Subtract 3/8 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 3/8
74 - 38 is 118.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
74 = 7 × 24 × 2 = 148 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
38 = 3 × 18 × 1 = 38 - Subtract the two like fractions:
148 - 38 = 14 - 38 = 118 - In mixed form: 138
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