157/3 minus 79/5

157/3 79/5
=
548 15
Mixed Number: 36 8/15
Decimal: 36.533333
Percentage: 3653.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    157/3 = 785/15    79/5 = 237/15
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    785 − 237 = 548/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    548/15 = 548/15

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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