Question

Subtract 4/7 - 1/5 =
1) 13/35
2) 11/14
3) 3/7
4) 3/5

Answer 1

To subtract the fractions 4/7 and 1/5, convert them to have a common denominator of 35, resulting in 20/35 and 7/35 respectively, and then subtract the numerators to obtain the answer 13/35.

Step-by-step explanation:

To subtract the fractions 4/7 and 1/5, you first need to find a common denominator. The least common denominator for 7 and 5 is 35. Next, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the denominator of 35:

• 4/7 = (4×35)/(7×35) = 20/35
• 1/5 = (1×35)/(5×35) = 7/35

Now that the fractions have a common denominator, you can subtract the numerators:

20/35 - 7/35 = (20 - 7)/35

This calculation results in 13/35. So, 4/7 - 1/5 = 13/35.