Question

Simplify each of the following expressions.
A. 2/5-1/6 B. 3/7-7/14 C. 5/8-2/3

Answer 1

1.) 2/5-1/6
Multiply the denominator until both denominators are the same
12/30 - 5/30
Subtract the numerator but NOT the denominator
Final Answer: 7/30

2.) 3/7-7/14
Multiply the denominator until both denominators are the same common denominator
6/14 - 7/14
Subtract the numerator but NOT the denominator
Final Answer: -1/14

3.) 5/8-2/3
Multiply the denominator until both denominators are the same
15/24 - 16/24
Subtract the numerator but NOT the denominator
Final Answer: -1/24