Subtract 3/4 from 1/3
1/3 - 3/4 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
1/3 = 1 × 4/3 × 4 = 4/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
3/4 = 3 × 3/4 × 3 = 9/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/12 - 9/12 = 4 - 9/12 = -5/12
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