3/11 Minus 5/9, Solve 3/11 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/11 and 5/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/11 and 5/9?
The given fractions are 3/11 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/11 and 5/9
3/11 - 5/9
The LCM of 11 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 99
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 99
= 3 x 9 - 5 x 11/99
= 27 - 55/99
= -28/99
Result: -28/99
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/11 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/11 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 3/11 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 9 value i.e 99. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -28/99.
2. What is 3/11 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
3/11 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to -28/99.
3. How to subtract 3/11 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/11 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -28/99 quickly.