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2/3-3/5
as fraction
as fraction
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Answered by
Jeff
19/15
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To subtract fractions, we need to have a common denominator.
The common denominator of 3 and 5 is 15.
2/3 can be converted into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 15 by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 5:
2/3 x 5/5 = 10/15
3/5 can be converted into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 15 by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 3:
3/5 x 3/3 = 9/15
Now we can subtract the fractions:
10/15 - 9/15 = 1/15
Therefore, 2/3 - 3/5 = 1/15.
The common denominator of 3 and 5 is 15.
2/3 can be converted into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 15 by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 5:
2/3 x 5/5 = 10/15
3/5 can be converted into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 15 by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 3:
3/5 x 3/3 = 9/15
Now we can subtract the fractions:
10/15 - 9/15 = 1/15
Therefore, 2/3 - 3/5 = 1/15.
Answered by
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The fraction 19/15 is an improper fraction since the numerator (19) is greater than the denominator (15). To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, we need to divide the numerator by the denominator:
19 รท 15 = 1 with a remainder of 4
So the whole number part of the mixed number is 1. The remaining fraction is the remainder (4) over the denominator (15):
4/15
Therefore, 19/15 as a mixed number is 1 4/15.
19 รท 15 = 1 with a remainder of 4
So the whole number part of the mixed number is 1. The remaining fraction is the remainder (4) over the denominator (15):
4/15
Therefore, 19/15 as a mixed number is 1 4/15.
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