lets find $\frac{2}{5}-\frac{1}{3}$. first write the subtraction with a common denominator. then subtract…

lets find $\frac{2}{5}-\frac{1}{3}$. first write the subtraction with a common denominator. then subtract. $\frac{2}{5}-\frac{1}{3}=\frac{square}{square}-\frac{square}{square}=\frac{square}{square}$

lets find $\frac{2}{5}-\frac{1}{3}$. first write the subtraction with a common denominator. then subtract. $\frac{2}{5}-\frac{1}{3}=\frac{square}{square}-\frac{square}{square}=\frac{square}{square}$

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

The common - denominator of 5 and 3 is (5\times3 = 15).

Step2: Rewrite fractions

(\frac{2}{5}=\frac{2\times3}{5\times3}=\frac{6}{15}), (\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1\times5}{3\times5}=\frac{5}{15}).

Step3: Subtract fractions

(\frac{6}{15}-\frac{5}{15}=\frac{6 - 5}{15}=\frac{1}{15})

Answer:

(\frac{1}{15})