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Since the denominators are different, we can change them. Find a common multiple. Finding the LCM (Least Common Multiple) is easier.
2/3 and 3/4
The LCM is 12.
2/3 = 8/12
3/4 = 9/12
So the question can now be rephrased as 8/12 - 9/12.
Subtract the numerators and now you get
-1/12
(Negative one twelfth.)
Oh, dude, you're hitting me with some math now? Alright, so two thirds minus three fourths is like... negative one twelfth. Yeah, I know, math can be a real party pooper sometimes.
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What is ten and two thirds minus 4 and three fourths?
To start with, you can set aside the fractions, and realize that you're dealing with whole numbers as well. 10 minus 4 is 6. So your new question is, what is six and two thirds minus three fourths. Now, let's get rid of the improper fraction. 6 x 3 = 18 18 + 2 = 20 Your new question is what is twenty thirds minus three fourths: 20/3 - 3/4 The lowest common denominator of thirds and fourths is 12. So, 20/3 x 4/4 = 80/12 3/4 x 3/3 = 9/12 So now we have eighty twelfths minus nine twelfths: 80/12 - 9/12 = 71/12 Simplifying this gives us 5 and 11/12ths.
What is 1 and two thirds in an improper fraction and what is the answer when you find the reciprocal?
it is three fourths * * * * * No it is not. 12/3 = 5/3 and its reciprocal is 3/5
How do you do seven eighths minus two thirds?
on a calculator
What is seven ninths minus two thirds?
one ninth
What Seven eights minus two thirds?
five twentyfourths
What is five and two thirds minus two and three fourths?
(five and two thirds) minus (two and three fourths) = 2.91666667
Three fourths minus two thirds?
.083 or 83/100 or 83%
Does Two thirds equal three fourths?
No, two thirds does not equal three fourths.
What is twenty and three fourths minus eighteen and two thirds?
20 and 3/4 minus 18 and 2/3 = 2 and 1/12
What is three minus three and two thirds?
Two Thirds
What is eleven twelfths minus one fourths?
One fourth is three twelfths. So eleven twelfths minus three twelfths is eight twelfths, which is also two thirds.
What is more three fourths cup of two thirds cup of dry dog food?
Three fourths is more than two thirds.
Is two thirds of three fourths the same as three fouths of two thirds?
Yes. One half.
What is eight and three fourths minus by two and one fourth?
Eight and three fourths minus by two and one fourth equals six and one fourths (6.5).
Is two thirds less than three fourths?
Two thirds refers to 66.67% of something whereas Three fourths refers to 75% of something. Ex: two thirds of 100 dollars is 66.67 dollars whereas three fourths of 100 dollars is 75 dollars. Hence - Yes two thirds is definitely less than three fourths. Francine- YES 2 is more than three
Are the fractions three fourths and two thirds equal?
No.
LCM for two thirds and three fourths?
12
