115/3 minus 56/5

115/3 − 56/5
=
407 15
Mixed Number: 27 2/15
Decimal: 27.133333
Percentage: 2713.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    115/3 = 575/15    56/5 = 168/15
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    575 − 168 = 407/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    407/15 = 407/15

How to Subtract Fractions

Subtracting fractions follows the same process as addition. First find the LCM of the denominators, convert both fractions, then subtract the second numerator from the first. Simplify the answer.

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