What is 2/3 − 1/4?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 2/3 − 1/4.

Answer:

2/3 − 1/4 = ⁵/₁₂

The answer is 5/12 (equals 0.4167 as a decimal).

To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then subtract the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 3 and 4 is 12.

LCM(3, 4) = 12

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 12:

2/3 = 8/12
1/4 = 3/12

3. Subtract the numerators

Now subtract: 8 − 3 = 5

8/12 − 3/12 = 5/12