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Subtract 6 1/3 - 2 1/5

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Answer:

4 2/15

Explanation:

Convert both fractions to have the same denominator. Find the LCM of 3 and 5 and multiply by what you need to get there. 1x5=5, 3x5=15, so 1/3 becomes 5/15, and 1x3=3, 5x3=15, so 1/5 becomes 3/15. Finally, do normal subtraction, to get 4 2/15.

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