Subtract 3/12 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 3/12
74 - 312 is 32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
74 = 7 × 34 × 3 = 2112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
312 = 3 × 112 × 1 = 312 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2112 - 312 = 21 - 312 = 1812 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32
- In mixed form: 112
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