1 1/3 minus 3/4
This problem involves subtracting fractions, and we'll need to follow a few steps to get the correct answer.
1. Convert the mixed number to a fraction
- 1 1/3 is the same as (1 * 3 + 1) / 3 = 4/3
2. Find a common denominator
- The least common multiple of 3 and 4 is 12.
- 4/3 becomes (4 * 4) / (3 * 4) = 16/12
- 3/4 becomes (3 * 3) / (4 * 3) = 9/12
3. Subtract the fractions
- Now we have 16/12 - 9/12
- Subtracting the numerators, we get (16 - 9) / 12 = 7/12
4. Simplify if possible
- The fraction 7/12 is already in its simplest form.