11/9 Minus 1/8, Solve 11/9 - 1/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/9 and 1/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/9 and 1/8?
The given fractions are 11/9 and 1/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/9 and 1/8
11/9 - 1/8
The LCM of 9 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 11 x 8 - 1 x 9/72
= 88 - 9/72
= 79/72
Result: 79/72
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/9 and 1/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/9 and 1/8?
To subtract fractions 11/9 and 1/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 8 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 79/72.
2. What is 11/9 minus 1/8 as a fraction?
11/9 minus 1/8 as a fraction is equal to 79/72.
3. How to subtract 11/9 and 1/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/9 and 1/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 79/72 quickly.