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2006-12-04 16:36:13 · 4 answers · asked by nicole 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
5/6 equals 25/30
3/5 equals 18/30
25/30-18/30 equals 7/30
2006-12-04 16:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by les 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Nicole. I gave lestm a vote for the best answer. The principle you need to understand is this: when adding or subtracting fractions, you need the fractions to have the same denominator. So the smallest common denominator for 6 (5/6) and 5 (3/5) is 30. So, 5/6 equals 25/30 when you multiply the numerator and the denominator by 5. 3/5 equals 18/30 when you multiply the numerator and denominator by 6.
Hope this helps you understand the concept. When you understand, you can add or subtract any group of fractions.
2006-12-05 01:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5/6 = 25/30
3/5 = 18/30
therefore 5/6 - 3/5 = 25/30 - 18/30 which = 7/30
2006-12-05 00:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by Paulie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
= 7/30
2006-12-05 00:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by Abdulhaq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋