SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need to subtract: 5/6 - 3/5 Thanks, Lyn

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Question 45688: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need to subtract:
5/6 - 3/5
Thanks,
Lyn
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[To add or subtract fractions, cross multiply and than multiply the denominators]
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(5)(5)-(6)(3)/(6)(5) [Multiply and simplify]
25-18/30 [Simplify]
7/30 [Final answer]