Question

What is 2/5 - 1/4 in simplest form

Answer 1

2/5 - 1/4 would be 3/20, or .15 in decimal form

Answer 2

3/20

Explanation:

Since 2/5 and 1/4 don't have the same denominator, we need to give them a common denominator.

2/5 * 4 = 8/20

1/4 * 5 = 5/20

8/20 - 5/20 = 3/20

3/20 is its simplest form