143/3 minus 79/5

143/3 − 79/5
=
478 15
Mixed Number: 31 13/15
Decimal: 31.866667
Percentage: 3186.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    143/3 = 715/15    79/5 = 237/15
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    715 − 237 = 478/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    478/15 = 478/15

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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