Subtract 1/3 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 1/3
12/4 - 1/3 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
12/4 = 12 × 3/4 × 3 = 36/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
1/3 = 1 × 4/3 × 4 = 4/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/12 - 4/12 = 36 - 4/12 = 32/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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