8/4 Minus 5/9, Solve 8/4 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/4 and 5/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/4 and 5/9?
The given fractions are 8/4 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/4 and 5/9
8/4 - 5/9
The LCM of 4 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 36
= 8 x 9 - 5 x 4/36
= 72 - 20/36
= 52/36
= 13/9
Result: 13/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/4 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/4 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 8/4 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 9 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/9.
2. What is 8/4 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
8/4 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to 13/9.
3. How to subtract 8/4 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/4 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/9 quickly.