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use the lowest common denominator to subtract the following fractions. Give the final answer in simplest terms. 5 13/15 - 1 2/3=

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The given expression is


5 (13)/(15) -1 (2)/(3)

First we write them in improper fraction. That is


= (5*15+13)/(15) - (1*3+2)/(3)


= (88)/(15) - (5)/(3)

And the LCD is 15 here.


(88-25)/(15) = (63)/(15)

Which can be reduced to


= (21)/(5) = 4 (1)/(5)

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