3 4/5 - 2/3
In order to subtract these fractions, we need to have a common denominator. The least common denominator for 5 and 3 is 15.
Converting 3 4/5 to an improper fraction:3 * 5 = 1515 + 4 = 19
So, 3 4/5 is equal to 19/5
Converting 2/3 to have a denominator of 15:2 * 5 = 10
So, 2/3 is equal to 10/15
Now we can subtract the fractions:
19/5 - 10/15
Now, we need to make the denominators equal:
19/5 * 3/3 = 57/1510/15
Subtracting the numerators:
57/15 - 10/15 = 47/15
Therefore, 3 4/5 - 2/3 = 47/15 or 3 2/15.
3 4/5 - 2/3
In order to subtract these fractions, we need to have a common denominator. The least common denominator for 5 and 3 is 15.
Converting 3 4/5 to an improper fraction:
3 * 5 = 15
15 + 4 = 19
So, 3 4/5 is equal to 19/5
Converting 2/3 to have a denominator of 15:
2 * 5 = 10
So, 2/3 is equal to 10/15
Now we can subtract the fractions:
19/5 - 10/15
Now, we need to make the denominators equal:
19/5 * 3/3 = 57/15
10/15
Subtracting the numerators:
57/15 - 10/15 = 47/15
Therefore, 3 4/5 - 2/3 = 47/15 or 3 2/15.