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Subtract 5/3 from 3/4

1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 2/3

3/4 - 5/3 is -11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    3/4 = 3 × 3/4 × 3 = 9/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    5/3 = 5 × 4/3 × 4 = 20/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/12 - 20/12 = 9 - 20/12 = -11/12

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