5/9 Minus 4/7, Solve 5/9 - 4/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 4/7 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 4/7?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 4/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 4/7
5/9 - 4/7
The LCM of 9 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 63
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 63
= 5 x 7 - 4 x 9/63
= 35 - 36/63
= -1/63
Result: -1/63
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 4/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 4/7?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 4/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 7 value i.e 63. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/63.
2. What is 5/9 minus 4/7 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 4/7 as a fraction is equal to -1/63.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 4/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 4/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/63 quickly.