Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/5 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 13/5 and 12/9?

The given fractions are 13/5 and 12/9

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/5 and 12/9

13/5 - 12/9

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


= 13 x 9 - 12 x 5/45

= 117 - 60/45

= 57/45

= 19/15

Result: 19/15

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/5 and 12/9

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/5 and 12/9?

To subtract fractions 13/5 and 12/9 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 19/15.

2. What is 13/5 minus 12/9 as a fraction?

13/5 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to 19/15.

3. How to subtract 13/5 and 12/9 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 13/5 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/15 quickly.