4 2/3 - 2 1/4

To subtract 2 1/4 from 4 2/3, we first need to find a common denominator for the fractions.

Convert 4 2/3 to a mixed fraction:
4 2/3 = 3(4) + 2/3 = 12/3 + 2/3 = 14/3

Now, we can subtract 2 1/4 from 4 2/3:
14/3 - 9/4

To subtract fractions with different denominators, we need to find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator between 3 and 4 is 12.

Rewrite the fractions with the common denominator of 12:
(14/3) * (4/4) - (9/4) * (3/3)
= 56/12 - 27/12
= 29/12

Therefore, 4 2/3 - 2 1/4 = 29/12 or 2 5/12.