68/5 minus 23/6

68/5 − 23/6
=
293 30
Mixed Number: 9 23/30
Decimal: 9.766667
Percentage: 976.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(5, 6) = 30
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    68/5 = 408/30    23/6 = 115/30
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    408 − 115 = 293/30
  4. 4
    Simplify
    293/30 = 293/30

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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