178/5 minus 97/6

178/5 − 97/6
=
583 30
Mixed Number: 19 13/30
Decimal: 19.433333
Percentage: 1943.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(5, 6) = 30
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    178/5 = 1068/30    97/6 = 485/30
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    1068 − 485 = 583/30
  4. 4
    Simplify
    583/30 = 583/30

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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