Subtract 9/4 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 2 1/4
32 - 94 is -34.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
32 = 3 × 22 × 2 = 64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
94 = 9 × 14 × 1 = 94 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64 - 94 = 6 - 94 = -34
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