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Work out
2/3 - 2/5
Give your answer in its simplest form.

User Petter
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Answer:

4/15

Explanation:

find common denominators, which is 15

multiply 2/3 by 5 and and 2/5 by 3

2 x 5 = 10 and

3 x 5 = 15

10/15

2 x 3 = 6 and

5 x 3 = 15

6/15

subtract numerators

10 - 6

15

= 4/15

User Ryan Stille
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