Subtract 9/4 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 2 1/4
63 - 94 is -14.
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,
63 = 6 × 43 × 4 = 2412 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
94 = 9 × 34 × 3 = 2712 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2412 - 2712 = 24 - 2712 = -312 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14
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