can someone correct this for me.
Directions: Subtract
4 and 1/3 minus 1 and 1/4
my answer:
3 and 1/3
3 is right, 1/3 isnt.
1/3 - 1/4 = get common denomators...
4/12 - 3/12 = 1/12.
To correct the subtraction problem, here's what you need to do:
1. Start with the original problem: 4 and 1/3 minus 1 and 1/4.
2. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
4 and 1/3 = (4 * 3 + 1) / 3 = 13/3
1 and 1/4 = (1 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 5/4
3. Find a common denominator for the fractions. The common denominator for 3 and 4 is 12.
13/3 = (13 * 4) / (3 * 4) = 52/12
5/4 = (5 * 3) / (4 * 3) = 15/12
4. Subtract the fractions.
52/12 - 15/12 = (52 - 15) / 12 = 37/12
5. Simplify the fraction if necessary.
In this case, 37/12 is already in its simplest form, so no further simplification is needed.
Therefore, the correct answer is 3 and 1/12.