Subtract 84/3 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 28 0/3
3/2 - 84/3 is -53/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
3/2 = 3 × 3/2 × 3 = 9/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
84/3 = 84 × 2/3 × 2 = 168/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/6 - 168/6 = 9 - 168/6 = -159/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/2
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