47/3 minus 17/4

47/3 − 17/4
=
137 12
Mixed Number: 11 5/12
Decimal: 11.416667
Percentage: 1141.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 4) = 12
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    47/3 = 188/12    17/4 = 51/12
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    188 − 51 = 137/12
  4. 4
    Simplify
    137/12 = 137/12

How to Subtract Fractions

Subtracting fractions follows the same process as addition. First find the LCM of the denominators, convert both fractions, then subtract the second numerator from the first. Simplify the answer.

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