65/5 minus 23/6

65/5 − 23/6
=
55 6
Mixed Number: 9 1/6
Decimal: 9.166667
Percentage: 916.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(5, 6) = 30
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    65/5 = 390/30    23/6 = 115/30
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    390 − 115 = 275/30
  4. 4
    Simplify
    275/30 = 55/6

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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