Just subtract the fractions. 3 2/3 - 1/4 = 1. Make 3 2/3 into an improper fraction 2. make the denominators the same 3. Subtract So: 3 2/3 = 11/3 So now make the denominators the same 11/3 - 1/4= the common denominator is 12 so: 3x4=12.(denominator) 11x4=44. (Numerator) 4x3=12 (denominator) 1x3=3 (numerator) Now subtract: 44/12-3/12=41/12