3/5 Minus 4/9, Solve 3/5 - 4/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/5 and 4/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/5 and 4/9?
The given fractions are 3/5 and 4/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/5 and 4/9
3/5 - 4/9
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
= 3 x 9 - 4 x 5/45
= 27 - 20/45
= 7/45
Result: 7/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/5 and 4/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/5 and 4/9?
To subtract fractions 3/5 and 4/9 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 7/45.
2. What is 3/5 minus 4/9 as a fraction?
3/5 minus 4/9 as a fraction is equal to 7/45.
3. How to subtract 3/5 and 4/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/5 and 4/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/45 quickly.