simplify 5/7-1/3

Solution

simplify

\frac{5}{7} - \frac{1}{3}

\frac{8}{21}

Decimal Notation

0.38095 \dots

Solution steps

\frac{5}{7} - \frac{1}{3}

Least Common Multiplier of

7, 3 : 21

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{15}{21} - \frac{7}{21}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{15 - 7}{21}

Subtract the numbers:

15 - 7 = 8

= \frac{8}{21}

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