Just subtract the fractions. 3 2/3 - 1/4 = 1. Make 3 2/3 into an improper fraction 
2. make the denominators the same
3. Subtract 
So: 
3 2/3 = 11/3 
So now make the denominators the same 
11/3 - 1/4= the common denominator is 12 so: 
3x4=12.(denominator) 11x4=44. (Numerator) 4x3=12 (denominator) 1x3=3 (numerator) 
Now subtract: 
44/12-3/12=41/12 
Final answer: 41/12