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Find the difference 5/6 - 2/5

User GiorgosK
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Answer:

13/30

Explanation:

First find their least common multiple. ( you can list it out)

6= 6,12,18,24,30

5=5,10,15,20,25,30

LCM= 30

5/6= 25/30

2/5=12/30

25/30 - 12/30= 13/30

User Ed Sykes
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Answer:

13/30

Explanation:

5/6 -2/5

We need to get a common denominator of 30

5/6 *5/5 = 25/30

2/5 * 6/6 = 12/30


5/6 - 2/5

25/30 - 12/30

13/30

User Jan Pravda
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