3 1/4 Minus 3 1/9 as a Fraction
To evaluate the expression 3 1/4 minus 3 1/9 as a fraction, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS) and perform the subtraction operation.
Step 1: Convert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
First, let's convert the mixed numbers 3 1/4 and 3 1/9 to improper fractions:
3 1/4 = 13/4 3 1/9 = 28/9
Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)
To subtract the fractions, we need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 4 and 9. The LCM is 36.
Step 3: Convert Fractions to Have the LCM as the Denominator
Now, let's convert the fractions to have the LCM as the denominator:
13/4 = 117/36 28/9 = 112/36
Step 4: Perform Subtraction
Now, we can perform the subtraction:
117/36 - 112/36 = 5/36
Result
Therefore, 3 1/4 minus 3 1/9 as a fraction is equal to:
5/36
