53/5 minus 31/6

53/5 − 31/6
=
163 30
Mixed Number: 5 13/30
Decimal: 5.433333
Percentage: 543.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(5, 6) = 30
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    53/5 = 318/30    31/6 = 155/30
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    318 − 155 = 163/30
  4. 4
    Simplify
    163/30 = 163/30

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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