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Subtract 5/15 from 3/2

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 5/15

3/2 - 5/15 is 7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    3/2 = 3 × 15/2 × 15 = 45/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/30 - 10/30 = 45 - 10/30 = 35/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
  6. In mixed form: 11/6

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