Question

find the difference Write the answer as a fraction in lowest terms using the 3/5 - 1/4

Answer 1

Answer:

7/20

Explanation:

Given the expression:

3/5 - 1/4

Find the LCM

$\begin{gathered} \frac{3}{5}-\frac{1}{4} \\ =\text{ }\frac{3(4)-5(1)}{20} \\ =\text{ }\frac{12-5}{20} \\ =\frac{7}{20} \end{gathered}$

Hence the difference is 7/20 in its lowest term