149/3 minus 87/5

149/3 − 87/5
=
484 15
Mixed Number: 32 4/15
Decimal: 32.266667
Percentage: 3226.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    149/3 = 745/15    87/5 = 261/15
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    745 − 261 = 484/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    484/15 = 484/15

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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