What is the difference of the fractions. 3 13/15 - 1 4/5=

The answer to your question is 2 1/15

Step-by-step explanation:

Fractions

                      3 13/15 - 1 4/5

Process

1.- Convert mixed fractions into improper fractions

                    (45 + 13)/15 - (5 + 4)/5

- Simplify

                     58/15 - 9/5

2.- Look for the least common factor

         15   5    3

          5    5    5

          1

  LCF = 3 x 5 = 15

                   (58 - 27)/15 = 31/15

3.- Convert improper fraction into mixed fraction

                   2 1/15

2 1/15

Step-by-step explanation:

(3 + 13/15) - (1 + 4/5)

3 + 13/15 - 1 - 4/5

(3 - 1) + (13/15 - 4/5)

2 + [13 - 3(4)]/15

2 + [13 - 12]/15

2 + 1/15

2 1/15