Subtraction with Unequal Denominators: 11/12 - 2/3
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given
11/12 - ⅔
Subtract the fractions.
Solution:
In order to subtract the fractions, we must first determine the LCD or the least common denominator. In our case, we have 12 and 3, and since we know that 3 is a factor of 12, therefore 12 is the LCD. Now to equate both fractions to have a common LCD, we simply multiply ⅔ by 4/4.
= (⅔)(4/4)
= 8/12
= 11/12 - 8/12
= 3/12
= ¼
Final answer:
= ¼