1/5 = 3/15
2/3 = 10/15
3/15 + 10/15 = 13/15
15/15 - 13/15 = ??
Kate saves 1/5 of her allowance and spends 2/3 of her allowance at the mall. what fraction of her allowance remains?
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i don't understand why we have to add 1/5 + 2/3. can you
explain more in detail for me please
You want to know how much you have left after she's saved some and spent some.
okay I get it now. Thank you for your help :)
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You're welcome.
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pineappples
Wouldn't you multiply the 5 by 3 and the 3 by 5 because you're getting common denominators instead of adding?