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Subtract 3/4 from 1/3

1/3 - 3/4 is -5/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:LCM of 3 and 4 is 12Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,1/3 = 1 × 4/3 × 4 = 4/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,3/4 = 3 × 3/4 × 3 = 9/12
Subtract the two like fractions:4/12 - 9/12 = 4 - 9/12 = -5/12

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