Question

What is three fourths minus four

Answer 1

It is equal to -3.25 or -13/4

Answer 2

`(3)/(4)-4`
`=-3.25`

Explanation:

Three fourth of some value is
`(3)/(4)` of it

`(3)/(4)-4`

This can be solved by taking the L.C.M of it.

`((3*1)-(4*4))/(4)`

`(3-16)/(4)`

`(-13)/(4)`

`=-3.25`

Or This can be done by dividing
`(3)/(4)` and then subtracting 4 from it.

`(3)/(4) =0.75`

=
`0.75-4`

`=-3.25`