QuestionCalculate the result of .
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are subtracting two fractions and . . To subtract fractions, they must have the same denominator.
STEP 2
First, we need to simplify the fractions. The fraction can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is2.
STEP 3
Calculate the simplified form of the fraction .
STEP 4
Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can subtract them.
STEP 5
Subtract the numerators of the fractions.
STEP 6
Calculate the result of the subtraction.
STEP 7
The result can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is3.
STEP 8
Calculate the simplified form of the fraction .
So, .
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