Question

Subtract 5/6 - 8/15. Simplify the answer​

Answer 1

Divide both denominators by 3. Then subtract them

Answer 2

5/6 - 8/15 simplifies to 3/10.

Explanation:

we need to find a common denominator first. The smallest common multiple of 6 and 15 is 30.

Converting the fractions to have a common denominator of 30:

5/6 = 25/30

8/15 = 16/30

Now we can subtract the two fractions:

25/30 - 16/30 = 9/30

Simplifying this fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor of 3, we get:

9/30 = 3/10

Therefore, 5/6 - 8/15 simplifies to 3/10.

- MRIGANK KASHYAP