Solve the following exercise:
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Solve the following exercise:
To solve this problem, we'll subtract two fractions with a common denominator. Here is the step-by-step process:
Thus, the result of subtracting from is .
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
Solve the following exercise:
\( \frac{3}{2}-\frac{1}{2}=\text{?} \)
The denominator tells you what size pieces you're working with. Since both fractions have ninths, you're working with the same size pieces throughout. Only the number of pieces changes!
If denominators are different, you'd need to find equivalent fractions with a common denominator first. But when they're already the same (like 9 and 9), you can subtract directly!
No, is already in simplest form. Since 2 and 9 share no common factors other than 1, this fraction cannot be reduced further.
Add your answer back to the second fraction: . If you get the first fraction, your subtraction is correct!
Think of a pizza cut into 9 equal slices. If you had 3 slices and ate 1 slice, you'd have 2 slices left - that's of the whole pizza!
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