Subtract 96/4 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 24 0/4
3/2 - 96/4 is -45/2.
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,
3/2 = 3 × 2/2 × 2 = 6/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
96/4 = 96 × 1/4 × 1 = 96/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/4 - 96/4 = 6 - 96/4 = -90/4 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/2
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