74/5 minus 27/6

74/5 − 27/6
=
103 10
Mixed Number: 10 3/10
Decimal: 10.3
Percentage: 1030%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(5, 6) = 30
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    74/5 = 444/30    27/6 = 135/30
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    444 − 135 = 309/30
  4. 4
    Simplify
    309/30 = 103/10

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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