SOLUTION: Find the difference and reduce to lowest terms ...1/3 - 1/10 .. I guessed 7/30 but I dont know how to work it out .. Can You explain how to work the problem?

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Question 758560: Find the difference and reduce to lowest terms ...1/3 - 1/10 .. I guessed 7/30 but I dont know how to work it out .. Can You explain how to work the problem?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3 - 1/10
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Find a common denominator to add or subtract fractions.
The product always works.
3*10 = 30
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1/3 - 1/10 = 10/30 - 3/30
= 7/30
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That's a good guess.