47/3 minus 16/5

47/3 − 16/5
=
187 15
Mixed Number: 12 7/15
Decimal: 12.466667
Percentage: 1246.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    47/3 = 235/15    16/5 = 48/15
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    235 − 48 = 187/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    187/15 = 187/15

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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