What is one and one third subtract three fifths

Answer 1

Since the two numbers in this question have dufferent denominators, you will need to dtermiine a common denominator before subtracting.

First, 1 and 1/3 is equivalent to 4/3. Then the least common denominator for thirds and fifths is fifteenths.

(Solve 4/3 - 3/5 )

4/3 = 20/15

3/5 = 9/15

Then 20/15 - 9/15 = 11/15

Your solution is 11/15