Question

2/7-1/5 what is answer​

Answer 1

Step by step explanation:

L.C.M. of 7 and 5 =35

2/7 -1/5 =(10-7)/35 =3/35

Answer 2

Answer:

1/5 + 2/7 = 17/35

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35

For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35

$\frac{1}{5\\}$  

=  

$\frac{1}{5}$ x 7

 =  

$\frac{7}{35}$  

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,

$\frac{2}{7}$

=  

$\frac{2}{7}$ x 5

  =  $\frac{10}{35}$  

Add the two like fractions:

$\frac{7}{35}$  

+  

$\frac{10}{35}$  

=  

$\frac{7+10}{35}$  

=  

$\frac{17}{35}$  

So, 1/5 + 2/7 = 17/35

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