5/5 Minus 12/9, Solve 5/5 - 12/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/5 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/5 and 12/9?
The given fractions are 5/5 and 12/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/5 and 12/9
5/5 - 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
= 5 x 9 - 12 x 5/45
= 45 - 60/45
= -15/45
= -1/3
Result: -1/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/5 and 12/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/5 and 12/9?
To subtract fractions 5/5 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 -1/3.
2. What is 5/5 minus 12/9 as a fraction?
5/5 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to -1/3.
3. How to subtract 5/5 and 12/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/5 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/3 quickly.