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  • 11-12-2017
  • Mathematics
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What is the answer to the equation

1/3 - (-1/5)

Answer options:

A)-1/2
B)1/4
C)2/15
D)8/15

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jimthompson5910 jimthompson5910
  • 11-12-2017
We cannot subtract the fractions because the denominators aren't the same. We need to get the denominators to the LCD 3*5 = 15

1/3 = 5/15 after multiply top and bottom by 5
1/5 = 3/15 after multiplying top and bottom by 3

So,
(1/3) - (-1/5) = (5/15) - (-3/15)
(1/3) - (-1/5) = (5/15) + (3/15)
(1/3) - (-1/5) = (5+3)/15
(1/3) - (-1/5) = 8/15

Answer: Choice D) 8/15
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mychunkymonkeyp0tcqa
mychunkymonkeyp0tcqa mychunkymonkeyp0tcqa
  • 11-12-2017
The answer is C 2/15 hope that helps
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