Subtract as indicated. Write the answer as a fraction in lowest terms.
-$\frac{2}{3}-\frac{1}{5}$

A) $\frac{15}{7}$

B) $\frac{7}{15}$

C) $\frac{28}{3}$

D) $\frac{1}{90}$

Question

Subtract as indicated. Write the answer as a fraction in lowest terms.
-$\frac{2}{3}-\frac{1}{5}$

A) $\frac{15}{7}$

B) $\frac{7}{15}$

C) $\frac{28}{3}$

D) $\frac{1}{90}$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To subtract fractions, you need a common denominator, which in this case is 15. So, $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{10}{15}$ and $\frac{1}{5} = \frac{3}{15}$. Subtracting these gives $\frac{10}{15} - \frac{3}{15} = \frac{7}{15}$, which is in its lowest terms.

Subtract as Indicated 23−15\frac{2}{3}-\frac{1}{5}32​−51​ A) 157\frac{15}{7}715​ B) 715\frac{7}{15}157​ C) 283\frac{28}{3}328​ D) 190\frac{1}{90}901​

Subtract as Indicated $\frac{2}{3}-\frac{1}{5}$ A) $\frac{15}{7}$ B) $\frac{7}{15}$ C) $\frac{28}{3}$ D) $\frac{1}{90}$