83/3 minus 72/5

83/3 − 72/5
=
199 15
Mixed Number: 13 4/15
Decimal: 13.266667
Percentage: 1326.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    83/3 = 415/15    72/5 = 216/15
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    415 − 216 = 199/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    199/15 = 199/15

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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