Question

The expression 4x/5 - 2x/3 is equivalent to

a.) x/2
b.) x/5
c.) x/15
d.) 2x/15

Answer 1

Explanation:

LCM of 5 , 3 = 15

We have to find equivalent fraction and subtract

`(4)/(5)x-(2)/(3)x=(4*3)/(5*3)x-(2*5)/(3*5)x\\\\=(12)/(15)x-(10)/(15)x\\\\=(12-10)/(15)x\\\\=(2)/(15)x`