One-third is the same as five-fifteenths. Two-fifths is the same as six-fifteenths. Five-fifteenths plus six-fifteenths is eleven-fifteenths. One, or fifteen-fifteenths, minus eleven-fifteenths is four-fifteenths.
4/15
First we convert them into similar units, giving us 10 fifteenths and 12 fifteenths. Together that is 22 fifteenths or 1 and 7 fifteenths.
three fifteenths
5 and 2/3
Yes, way bigger!
8/15, 8 fifteenths
1.266666667
Since the first amount is more than 3 and the second is less than 3...
One-third is the same as five-fifteenths. Two-fifths is the same as six-fifteenths. Five-fifteenths plus six-fifteenths is eleven-fifteenths. One, or fifteen-fifteenths, minus eleven-fifteenths is four-fifteenths.
seven fifteenths
4/15
First we convert them into similar units, giving us 10 fifteenths and 12 fifteenths. Together that is 22 fifteenths or 1 and 7 fifteenths.
Greater.
Expressed as a mixed number in its simplest form, 4 9/15 x 3 1/4 = 14 19/20 or 14.95
three fifteenths
5 and 2/3