Question

What is 1 1/3 subtracted from its reciprocal?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{-7}{12}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The given fraction is $1\frac{1}{3}$ or  $\frac{4}{3}$

reciprocal of the given fraction  $\frac{4}{3}$ will be  $\frac{3}{4}$

Now we have to calculate the difference of  $\frac{4}{3}$ and  $\frac{3}{4}$

- $\frac{4}{3}$  +  $\frac{3}{4}$ =  $\frac{-16+9}{12}$ =   $\frac{-7}{12}$

Therefore, answer is $\frac{-7}{12}$

Answer 2

1 1/3 = 4/3

reciprocal of 4/3 is 3/4

so
1 1/3 subtracted from its reciprocal:

3/4 - 4/3
= 9/12 - 16/12
= - 7/12