Question

what should be subtracted from 8/15 to get 2/5
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Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{2}{5} \: should \: be \: subtracted \: from \: \frac{8}{15} \: to \: get \: \frac{2}{5} \: .$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number to be subtracted is x .

According to the question,

$\frac{8}{15} - x = \frac{2}{5} \\ = > \frac{8}{15} - \frac{2}{5} = x \\ = > \frac{8 - 2}{15} = x \\ = > \frac{6}{15} = x \\ = > x = \frac{6}{15} \\ = > x = \frac{2}{5}$