Question

Work out
2/3 - 2/5
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

4/15

Explanation:

find common denominators, which is 15

multiply 2/3 by 5 and and 2/5 by 3

2 x 5 = 10 and

3 x 5 = 15

10/15

2 x 3 = 6 and

5 x 3 = 15

6/15

subtract numerators

10 - 6

15

= 4/15