Solve and simplify 10/15 - 5/15

Answer 1

To solve and simplify the expression 10/15 - 5/15, we need to find a common denominator and then subtract the fractions.

The denominators of both fractions are the same, so we can subtract the numerators directly.

10/15 - 5/15 = (10-5)/15 = 5/15

The simplified form of 10/15 - 5/15 is 5/15.

Answer 2

Juanita is mixing orange and blue paint to make yellow paint. She has 5/8 of a gallon of blue paint, but she needs 7/8 of a gallon. How much more blue paint does she need? Simplify the answer.