Question

Subtract 4/15 - 1/6. Simplify the answer.

Answer 1

Find the smallest multiple the denominators have in common

30

Expand each fraction so that the denominators are 30

`(8)/(30) + (- 5)/(30)`

Add or subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator

`(8- 5)/(30)`

Simplify

`(1)/(10)`

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