Question

Let's find 2/3 - 1/4

First write the subtraction with a common denominator.
Then subtract.

Answer 1

Answer: 11/12

Explanation:

first, you find the common multiple of the denominators which is 12

Then you multiple by the number that got the denominator to 12 by the numerator as well

2/3= 8/12

1/4= 3/12

then you subtract the numerators

5/12

Answer 2

`(2)/(3) -(1)/(4)= (8)/(12) -(3)/(12) =(5)/(12)`

Explanation:

We have to find a common denominator between the two fractions and that would be 12.

Then we multiply the fractions respectively to change both denominators to twelve and substitute them into the equation.