Answers

Subtract 8/4 from 9/2

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

9/2 - 8/4 is 5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
   9/2 = 9 × 2/2 × 2 = 18/4
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
   8/4 = 8 × 1/4 × 1 = 8/4
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   18/4 - 8/4 = 18 - 8/4 = 10/4
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
6. In mixed form: 21/2

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