5/9 Minus 3/6, Solve 5/9 - 3/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 3/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/9 and 3/6?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 3/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 3/6
5/9 - 3/6
The LCM of 9 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 9, 6 |
| 3, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 2 = 18
= 5 x 2 - 3 x 3/18
= 10 - 9/18
= 1/18
Result: 1/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 3/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 3/6?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 3/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 6 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/18.
2. What is 5/9 minus 3/6 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 3/6 as a fraction is equal to 1/18.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 3/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 3/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/18 quickly.