Question

what is 1 1/3 - 2 1/4 I anything to help my son learn fractions and I have really forgotten this stuff....any math wiz on here?

Answer 1

11/3 - 2  1/4:
Step 1: Turn both fractions into improper fractions ⇒ 11/3 - 9/4

Step 2 : Find a common denominator (LCM) ⇒ [12] 44/12 - 27/12

Step 3: Subtract across ⇒ 44/12 - 27/12 = 17/12

Step 4: To simplify, turn your answer into a mixed # ⇒ 17/12 = 1  5/12