221/2 minus 89/3

221/2 − 89/3
=
485 6
Mixed Number: 80 5/6
Decimal: 80.833333
Percentage: 8083.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(2, 3) = 6
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    221/2 = 663/6    89/3 = 178/6
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    663 − 178 = 485/6
  4. 4
    Simplify
    485/6 = 485/6

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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