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3/4 - 9/2= 3-9/4-2= -6/2= -3 find the error

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The error is that in a subtraction the fractions, you don't subtract the numerators and denominators. We have to apply the least common multiple. S

The correct solution is:


(3)/(4)-(9)/(2)=(3)/(4)-(18)/(4)=(3-18)/(4)=-(15)/(4)

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