5/9 Minus 8/11, Solve 5/9 - 8/11 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 8/11 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 8/11?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 8/11
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 8/11
5/9 - 8/11
The LCM of 9 and 11 (denominators of the fractions) is 99
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 99
= 5 x 11 - 8 x 9/99
= 55 - 72/99
= -17/99
Result: -17/99
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 8/11
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 8/11?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 8/11 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 11 value i.e 99. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/99.
2. What is 5/9 minus 8/11 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 8/11 as a fraction is equal to -17/99.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 8/11 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 8/11 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/99 quickly.