SOLUTION: Express 10/3 - 5/2 as a simplified rational number.

Question 82587: Express 10/3 - 5/2 as a simplified rational number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Express 10/3 - 5/2 as a simplified rational number
Both fractions must have the same denominator.
so, you need a "least common denominator" (lcm)
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Your Problem:
lcm = 2*3=6
Rewrete each fraction with 6 as its denominator:
20/6 -15/6
Now you can subtract to get:
5/6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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