Question

Subtract $\frac{9}{4}$ from $\frac{15}{4}$ ?

• A. $\frac{12}{3}$
• B. $\frac{4}{3}$
• C. $\frac{3}{4}$
• D. $\frac{3}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{3}{2}$

$\frac{15}{4}$ and $\frac{9}{4}$ are like fractions.

To do subtraction, we will only subtract the numerators.

$\frac{15}{4}-\frac{9}{4}=\frac{(15-9)}{4}=\frac{6}{4}=\frac{3}{2}$.