Calculate 3/4-1/6
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions and mixed numbers with step-by-step solutions.
3/4 × -1/6
Multiply the numerators together, and the denominators together:
= (3×-1)/(4×6)
= -3/24
The GCD of 3 and 24 is 3. Divide both numerator and denominator by 3:
= −(3÷3)/(24÷3)
= -1/8
= -1/8 (= -0.125 as a decimal)
How to calculate 3/4-1/6
To calculate 3/4-1/6, find the least common denominator (LCD), rewrite each fraction with that denominator, perform the operation on the numerators, and simplify the result to lowest terms.
This is a fraction arithmetic problem — we perform operations on fractions by finding common denominators for addition/subtraction, or multiplying straight across for multiplication/division.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to 3/4-1/6?
The answer is -1/8.
What method is used?
finding the LCD, rewriting fractions with that denominator, performing the operation on numerators, and simplifying the result.