161/5 minus 106/6

161/5 − 106/6
=
218 15
Mixed Number: 14 8/15
Decimal: 14.533333
Percentage: 1453.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(5, 6) = 30
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    161/5 = 966/30    106/6 = 530/30
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    966 − 530 = 436/30
  4. 4
    Simplify
    436/30 = 218/15

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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