12/9 Minus 13/5, Solve 12/9 - 13/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/9 and 13/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/9 and 13/5?
The given fractions are 12/9 and 13/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/9 and 13/5
12/9 - 13/5
The LCM of 9 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 45
= 12 x 5 - 13 x 9/45
= 60 - 117/45
= -57/45
= -19/15
Result: -19/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/9 and 13/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/9 and 13/5?
To subtract fractions 12/9 and 13/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 5 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/15.
2. What is 12/9 minus 13/5 as a fraction?
12/9 minus 13/5 as a fraction is equal to -19/15.
3. How to subtract 12/9 and 13/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/9 and 13/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/15 quickly.