Solve 1/4=15/4-5/11=

$$\frac { 1 } { 4 } = \frac { 15 } { 4 } - \frac { 5 } { 11 } =$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 4 and 11 is 44. Convert \frac{15}{4} and \frac{5}{11} to fractions with denominator 44.

$$\frac{1}{4}=\frac{165}{44}-\frac{20}{44}$$

Since \frac{165}{44} and \frac{20}{44} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{1}{4}=\frac{165-20}{44}$$

Subtract 20 from 165 to get 145.

$$\frac{1}{4}=\frac{145}{44}$$

Least common multiple of 4 and 44 is 44. Convert \frac{1}{4} and \frac{145}{44} to fractions with denominator 44.

$$\frac{11}{44}=\frac{145}{44}$$

Compare \frac{11}{44} and \frac{145}{44}.

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