What is the difference of the fractions. 3 13/15 - 1 4/5=

The answer to your question is 2 1/15

Step-by-step explanation:

Fractions

3 13/15 - 1 4/5

Process

1. - Convert mixed fractions into improper fractions

(45 + 13) / 15 - (5 + 4) / 5

- Simplify

58/15 - 9/5

2. - Look for the least common factor

15 5 3

5 5 5

1

LCF = 3 x 5 = 15

(58 - 27) / 15 = 31/15

3. - Convert improper fraction into mixed fraction

2 1/15

2 1/15

Step-by-step explanation:

(3 + 13/15) - (1 + 4/5)

3 + 13/15 - 1 - 4/5

(3 - 1) + (13/15 - 4/5)

2 + [13 - 3 (4) ]/15

2 + [13 - 12]/15

2 + 1/15

2 1/15