What is 4 3/4 - 1/3 = in fraction form

53/12

Conversion a mixed number 4 3

4

to a improper fraction: 4 3/4 = 4 3

4

= 4 · 4 + 3

4

= 16 + 3

4

= 19

4

To find new numerator:

a) Multiply the whole number 4 by the denominator 4. Whole number 4 equally 4 * 4

4

= 16

4

b) Add the answer from previous step 16 to the numerator 3. New numerator is 16 + 3 = 19

c) Write previous answer (new numerator 19) over the denominator 4.

Four and three quarters is nineteen quarters

Subtract: 19

4

- 1

3

= 19 · 3

4 · 3

- 1 · 4

3 · 4

= 57

12

- 4

12

= 57 - 4

12

= 53

12