SOLUTION: Simplify 9/6-9/2

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Question 85865: Simplify 9/6-9/2
Answer by tutorcecilia(2144) About Me  (Show Source):
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%289%2F6-9%2F2%29
%289%2F6-%289%2F2%29%283%2F3%29%29 [find the lowest common denominator (LCD)]
%289%2F6-27%2F6%29%29 [since both fractions have the LCD, you can now subtract]
%28-18%2F6%29 [reduce if possible]
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