3/9 Minus 11/15, Solve 3/9 - 11/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/9 and 11/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/9 and 11/15?
The given fractions are 3/9 and 11/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/9 and 11/15
3/9 - 11/15
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
= 3 x 5 - 11 x 3/45
= 15 - 33/45
= -18/45
= -2/5
Result: -2/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/9 and 11/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/9 and 11/15?
To subtract fractions 3/9 and 11/15 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 -2/5.
2. What is 3/9 minus 11/15 as a fraction?
3/9 minus 11/15 as a fraction is equal to -2/5.
3. How to subtract 3/9 and 11/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/9 and 11/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/5 quickly.