Subtract 1/5 from 2/3
2/3 - 1/5 is 7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
2/3 = 2 × 5/3 × 5 = 10/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
1/5 = 1 × 3/5 × 3 = 3/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/15 - 3/15 = 10 - 3/15 = 7/15
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