Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/5 and 5/9 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 4/5 and 5/9?

The given fractions are 4/5 and 5/9

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/5 and 5/9

4/5 - 5/9

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


= 4 x 9 - 5 x 5/45

= 36 - 25/45

= 11/45

Result: 11/45

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/5 and 5/9

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/5 and 5/9?

To subtract fractions 4/5 and 5/9 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 11/45.

2. What is 4/5 minus 5/9 as a fraction?

4/5 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to 11/45.

3. How to subtract 4/5 and 5/9 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 4/5 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/45 quickly.