The solution to 1/5-1/3 is -2/15

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simplify 1/5-1/3

Solution

simplify

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

- \frac{2}{15}

Decimal Notation

- 0.13333 \dots

Solution steps

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

Least Common Multiplier of

5, 3 : 15

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{3}{15} - \frac{5}{15}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{3 - 5}{15}

Subtract the numbers:

3 - 5 = - 2

= \frac{- 2}{15}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= - \frac{2}{15}

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