QuestionAugust 25, 2025

Which is the correct result, in lowest terms, of subtracting (4)/(15) from (4)/(5) (6)/(15) (8)/(15) (8)/(20) (12)/(15)

Which is the correct result, in lowest terms, of subtracting (4)/(15) from (4)/(5) (6)/(15) (8)/(15) (8)/(20) (12)/(15)
Which is the correct result, in lowest terms, of subtracting (4)/(15) from (4)/(5)
(6)/(15)
(8)/(15)
(8)/(20)
(12)/(15)

Solution
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Answer

\frac{8}{15} Explanation 1. Find a common denominator The denominators are 15 and 5. The least common multiple is 15. 2. Convert fractions to have the same denominator \frac{4}{5} = \frac{4 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{12}{15}. 3. Subtract the fractions \frac{12}{15} - \frac{4}{15} = \frac{8}{15}.

Explanation

1. Find a common denominator<br /> The denominators are 15 and 5. The least common multiple is 15.<br />2. Convert fractions to have the same denominator<br /> $\frac{4}{5} = \frac{4 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{12}{15}$.<br />3. Subtract the fractions<br /> $\frac{12}{15} - \frac{4}{15} = \frac{8}{15}$.
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