Work out 4 1/6 - 4/3. Give your answer as an improper fraction in its simplest form

Question

Work out 4 1/6 - 4/3. Give your answer as an improper fraction in its simplest form

Answer 1

To subtract 4 1/6 - 4/3, we first need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.

So, rewrite 4 as an improper fraction: 4 = 24/6

Now, using the common denominator of 6, we have:

24/6 - 4/6 = 20/6

Now, simplify 20/6 to its simplest form:

20 ÷ 6 = 3 with a remainder of 2, so the final answer is 3 2/6 or 3 1/3.