What is -3/5+ 1/3
To add these two fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 5 and 3 is 15.
Converting -3/5 to have a denominator of 15:
-3/5 * (3/3) = -9/15
Converting 1/3 to have a denominator of 15:
1/3 * (5/5) = 5/15
Now that both fractions have a common denominator of 15, we can add them:
-9/15 + 5/15 = (-9 + 5)/15 = -4/15
Therefore, -3/5 + 1/3 equals -4/15.
To add the fractions -3/5 and 1/3, you need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators, which in this case is 15.
Now, let's convert both fractions to have the same denominator of 15:
-3/5 = -9/15
1/3 = 5/15
Now, add the fractions:
-9/15 + 5/15 = (-9 + 5)/15 = -4/15
Therefore, -3/5 + 1/3 is equal to -4/15.
To add or subtract fractions, you need a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.
In this case, the denominators are 5 and 3. The LCM of 5 and 3 is 15.
To convert -3/5 to have a denominator of 15, you multiply the numerator and denominator by 3:
-3/5 * 3/3 = -9/15
To convert 1/3 to have a denominator of 15, you multiply the numerator and denominator by 5:
1/3 * 5/5 = 5/15
Now that both fractions have a common denominator of 15, you can add them:
-9/15 + 5/15 = -4/15
Therefore, -3/5 + 1/3 equals -4/15.