1/5 Minus 3/9, Solve 1/5 - 3/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 and 3/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/5 and 3/9?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 3/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 3/9
1/5 - 3/9
The LCM of 5 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 45
= 1 x 9 - 3 x 5/45
= 9 - 15/45
= -6/45
= -2/15
Result: -2/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 3/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 3/9?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 3/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 9 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/15.
2. What is 1/5 minus 3/9 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 3/9 as a fraction is equal to -2/15.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 3/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 3/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/15 quickly.