SOLUTION: subtract 7/3y-2/3. write the answer as a fraction simplified to lowest terms

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Question 433544: subtract 7/3y-2/3. write the answer as a fraction simplified to lowest terms
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Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the whole thing by (3)(3y):
(3)(3y)(7/3y-2/3)=21/9y-6y/9y=21-6y/9y

Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"subtract 7/3y-2/3. write the answer as a fraction simplified to lowest terms"

7/3y - 2/3
7/3y - 2y/3y {got a common denominator of 3y}

7 - 2y
------- {subtracted numerators and put over common denominator}
3y
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