136/3 minus 83/5

136/3 − 83/5
=
431 15
Mixed Number: 28 11/15
Decimal: 28.733333
Percentage: 2873.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    136/3 = 680/15    83/5 = 249/15
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    680 − 249 = 431/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    431/15 = 431/15

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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