The solution to 3/2-4/1 is -5/2

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simplify 3/2-4/1

Solution

simplify

\frac{3}{2} - \frac{4}{1}

- \frac{5}{2}

Decimal Notation

- 2.5

Solution steps

\frac{3}{2} - \frac{4}{1}

Least Common Multiplier of

2, 1 : 2

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{3}{2} - \frac{8}{2}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{3 - 8}{2}

Subtract the numbers:

3 - 8 = - 5

= \frac{- 5}{2}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{5}{2}

3 (4 x + 1) = 8 - 5 (4 x - 3)

7 (x - 4) < 2 (4 x - 1)

3 x^{2} + 15 = 0

x - 6 = 5 x - 2

x + 2 > 3 x - 8