11/9 Minus 5/15, Solve 11/9 - 5/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/9 and 5/15 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 5/15?
The given fractions are 11/9 and 5/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/9 and 5/15
11/9 - 5/15
The LCM of 9 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
| 3 | 9, 15 |
| 3, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 5 = 45
= 11 x 5 - 5 x 3/45
= 55 - 15/45
= 40/45
= 8/9
Result: 8/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/9 and 5/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/9 and 5/15?
To subtract fractions 11/9 and 5/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 15 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 8/9.
2. What is 11/9 minus 5/15 as a fraction?
11/9 minus 5/15 as a fraction is equal to 8/9.
3. How to subtract 11/9 and 5/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/9 and 5/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 8/9 quickly.