1/3 Minus 9/5, Solve 1/3 - 9/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/3 and 9/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/3 and 9/5?
The given fractions are 1/3 and 9/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/3 and 9/5
1/3 - 9/5
The LCM of 3 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 1 x 5 - 9 x 3/15
= 5 - 27/15
= -22/15
Result: -22/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/3 and 9/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/3 and 9/5?
To subtract fractions 1/3 and 9/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 5 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -22/15.
2. What is 1/3 minus 9/5 as a fraction?
1/3 minus 9/5 as a fraction is equal to -22/15.
3. How to subtract 1/3 and 9/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/3 and 9/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -22/15 quickly.