51/5 minus 17/6

51/5 − 17/6
=
221 30
Mixed Number: 7 11/30
Decimal: 7.366667
Percentage: 736.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(5, 6) = 30
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    51/5 = 306/30    17/6 = 85/30
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    306 − 85 = 221/30
  4. 4
    Simplify
    221/30 = 221/30

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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