Evaluate 9-3/2

$9 - \frac{3}{2}$

Step 1

To write $9$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$9 \cdot \frac{2}{2} - \frac{3}{2}$

Step 2

Combine $9$ and $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{9 \cdot 2}{2} - \frac{3}{2}$

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{9 \cdot 2 - 3}{2}$

Step 4

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $9$ by $2$ .

$\frac{18 - 3}{2}$

Subtract $3$ from $18$ .

$\frac{15}{2}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{15}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$7.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$7 \frac{1}{2}$