8/9 Minus 5/1, Solve 8/9 - 5/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/9 and 5/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/9 and 5/1?
The given fractions are 8/9 and 5/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/9 and 5/1
8/9 - 5/1
The LCM of 9 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 9
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 9
= 8 x 1 - 5 x 9/9
= 8 - 45/9
= -37/9
Result: -37/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/9 and 5/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/9 and 5/1?
To subtract fractions 8/9 and 5/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 1 value i.e 9. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -37/9.
2. What is 8/9 minus 5/1 as a fraction?
8/9 minus 5/1 as a fraction is equal to -37/9.
3. How to subtract 8/9 and 5/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/9 and 5/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/9 quickly.