5/9 Minus 8/9, Solve 5/9 - 8/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 8/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/9 and 8/9?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 8/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 8/9
5/9 - 8/9
If the L.C.M of the denominators of the both fractions 5/9 and 8/9 are same, the numerators are subtracted directly taking the similar integer as the denominator
= 5 - 8/9
= -3/9
= -1/3
Result: -1/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 8/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 8/9?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 8/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 9 value i.e 9. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/3.
2. What is 5/9 minus 8/9 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 8/9 as a fraction is equal to -1/3.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 8/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 8/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/3 quickly.