11/3 - 2 1/4:
Step 1: Turn both fractions into improper fractions ⇒ 11/3 - 9/4
Step 2 : Find a common denominator (LCM) ⇒ [12] 44/12 - 27/12
Step 3: Subtract across ⇒ 44/12 - 27/12 = 17/12
Step 4: To simplify, turn your answer into a mixed # ⇒ 17/12 = 1 5/12
