Subtract the fractions and write your answer in lowest terms.
3five-sixths – three-fourths
(1 point)
Responses
2one-sixth
2 Image with alt text: one-sixth
3one-twelfth
3 Image with alt text: one-twelfth
3The fraction is 2 over 5.
3 Image with alt text: The fraction is 2 over 5.
3one-half
To subtract the fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 6 and 4 is 12.
Now, let's convert the fractions to have a denominator of 12.
3five-sixths = (3/6) * 2/2 = 6/12
three-fourths = (3/4) * 3/3 = 9/12
Now, we can subtract:
6/12 - 9/12 = -3/12
Since the numerator and denominator have a common factor of 3, we can simplify further:
-3/12 = -1/4
So, the answer is 2one-fourth.
To subtract the fractions 3 five-sixths and three-fourths, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 6 and 4 is 12.
Converting the fractions to have a denominator of 12:
3 five-sixths = 3 * (5/6) = (15/6) = (10/4) = 10/4
3 three-fourths = 3 * (3/4) = (9/4)
Now, subtracting the fractions:
10/4 - 9/4 = (10 - 9)/4 = 1/4
Therefore, the answer is 1/4.