Subtract 3/9 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 3/9
92 - 39 is 256.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
92 = 9 × 92 × 9 = 8118 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
39 = 3 × 29 × 2 = 618 - Subtract the two fractions:
8118 - 618 = 81 - 618 = 7518 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 256
- In mixed form: 416
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