Question

Subtract: -1/6 - (-14/15)
give your answer as a reduced fraction

Answer 1

23/30

Explanation:

-1/6 - (-14/15)

=-1/6 + (14/15) (distribute the negative)

=-5/30 + 28/30 (LCF is 30 for the denominators)

= (-5+28)/30 (Simplify)

=23/30 (Add)