Question

How do write in simplest form given `13/20-2/5`?

Answer 1

`1/4`

Explanation:

Get the equation to the lowest common denominator by multiplying 5 and 2 by 4 because what you do to the denominator you have to do to the numerator:

`13/20-8/20`

This is then simplified to
`5/20`

Since 20 and 5 are divisible by 5 this is further simplified to :

`1/4`