Math Problem Statement

3/5 - 5/6

Solution

To subtract the fractions 3556\frac{3}{5} - \frac{5}{6}, we first need to find a common denominator.

Step 1: Find the least common denominator (LCD)

The denominators are 5 and 6, and their least common denominator is 30.

Step 2: Convert both fractions

We rewrite each fraction so that they have the common denominator of 30.

35=3×65×6=1830\frac{3}{5} = \frac{3 \times 6}{5 \times 6} = \frac{18}{30} 56=5×56×5=2530\frac{5}{6} = \frac{5 \times 5}{6 \times 5} = \frac{25}{30}

Step 3: Subtract the fractions

Now, subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator:

18302530=182530=730\frac{18}{30} - \frac{25}{30} = \frac{18 - 25}{30} = \frac{-7}{30}

So, the result is:

3556=730\frac{3}{5} - \frac{5}{6} = \frac{-7}{30}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How do you add fractions with different denominators?
  2. What happens if the result of a fraction subtraction is negative?
  3. How do you simplify fractions after performing operations on them?
  4. Can you multiply two fractions with different denominators without finding a common one?
  5. What is the greatest common divisor, and how is it used in fraction simplification?

Tip: Always simplify your final answer if possible by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Subtraction of Fractions

Formulas

LCD of two fractions: LCM(denominator1, denominator2)
Fraction subtraction formula: (a/b) - (c/d) = (ad - bc) / (bd)

Theorems

Least Common Multiple (LCM) theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7