Basic Math Examples

$6 - \frac{3}{5}$

Step 1

To write $6$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$6 \cdot \frac{5}{5} - \frac{3}{5}$

Step 2

Combine $6$ and $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$\frac{6 \cdot 5}{5} - \frac{3}{5}$

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{6 \cdot 5 - 3}{5}$

Step 4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 4.1

Multiply $6$ by $5$ .

$\frac{30 - 3}{5}$

Step 4.2

Subtract $3$ from $30$ .

$\frac{27}{5}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{27}{5}$

Decimal Form:

$5.4$

Mixed Number Form:

$5 \frac{2}{5}$