(7)/(15)-(2)/(3) - subtraction of fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 7/15 - 2/3 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 15
• 7/15 = (1*7)/(1*15) = 7/15
• 2/3 = (2*5)/(3*5) = 10/15
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 7/15 - 2/3 = 7/15 - 10/15
• (7-10)/15 = -3/15
• -3/15 = -1/5

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{7}{15 }-\frac{ 2}{3 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 15

$ \frac{7}{15 }= \frac{(1*7)}{(1*15)} =\frac{ 7}{15} $

$ \frac{2}{3 }= \frac{(2*5)}{(3*5)} =\frac{ 10}{15} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{7}{15 }-\frac{ 2}{3 }=\frac{ 7}{15 }-\frac{ 10}{15} $

$ \frac{(7-10)}{15 }= -\frac{3}{15} $

$ -\frac{3}{15 }= -\frac{1}{5} $

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