QuestionCalculate: without using a calculator.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are dealing with two fractions and .
. We are subtracting from .
3. We are not allowed to use a calculator.
STEP 2
First, we simplify the fraction .
STEP 3
Next, we need to find a common denominator for the two fractions. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. In this case, the denominators are and2. The LCM of and2 is.
STEP 4
Now, we convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator.
STEP 5
Now, we subtract the second fraction from the first.
STEP 6
Perform the subtraction.
So, .
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