Question

Please subtract this for me and simplify

Answer 1

Answer:

You have to convert 4 and 1/4 to 17/4. Then, the LCM of 3 and 4 is 12, so multiply 17/4 by 3/3 and 2/3 by 4/4 to get 51/12 and 8/12. Now, subtract.

51/12 - 8/12 = 43/12. That is the final answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{43}{12}$ or $3 \frac{7}{12}$

Step-by-step explanation:

First, make them both into improper fractions.

$\frac{17}{4} -\frac{2}{3}$

Then find a common denominator. In this case, 12.

$\frac{51}{12}- \frac{8}{12}$

Then, subtract.

$\frac{43}{12}$ or $3\frac{7}{12}$