Question

Find the difference 5/6 - 2/5

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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