87/2 minus 14/3

87/2 − 14/3
=
233 6
Mixed Number: 38 5/6
Decimal: 38.833333
Percentage: 3883.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(2, 3) = 6
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    87/2 = 261/6    14/3 = 28/6
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    261 − 28 = 233/6
  4. 4
    Simplify
    233/6 = 233/6

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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