Subtract 9/8 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1 1/8
32 - 98 is 38.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
32 = 3 × 42 × 4 = 128 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
98 = 9 × 18 × 1 = 98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128 - 98 = 12 - 98 = 38
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