Question

subtract 3/4 from 1/3​

Answer 1

Answer:

5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

3/4-1/3=9-4/12=5/12

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,

1

3

=

1 × 4

3 × 4

=

4

12

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,

3

4

=

3 × 3

4 × 3

=

9

12

Subtract the two fractions:

4

12

-

9

12

=

4 - 9

12

=

-5

12