242/3 minus 238/5

242/3 − 238/5
=
496 15
Mixed Number: 33 1/15
Decimal: 33.066667
Percentage: 3306.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    242/3 = 1210/15    238/5 = 714/15
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    1210 − 714 = 496/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    496/15 = 496/15

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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