Question

1 /3 − (−1 /5 )

a. -1/2
b. 1/4
c. 2/15
d. 8/15

Answer 1

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Answer:

8/15

*The answer must have a fraction.*

Explanation:

First, apply by the rule of fractions.

`(1)/(3)+(1)/(5)`

Then, multiply by the numbers from numerator to denominator.

`5*3=15`

`3*1=3`

`(5)/(15)+(3)/(15)`

When if denominator are equal, it combine the fraction.

`(5+3)/(15)`

And finally add by the numbers on numerator.

`5+3=8`

Answer:
`=(8)/(15)`

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

D. 8/15

Explanation: