8/9 Minus 8/5, Solve 8/9 - 8/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/9 and 8/5 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 8/5?
The given fractions are 8/9 and 8/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/9 and 8/5
8/9 - 8/5
The LCM of 9 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 45
= 8 x 5 - 8 x 9/45
= 40 - 72/45
= -32/45
Result: -32/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/9 and 8/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/9 and 8/5?
To subtract fractions 8/9 and 8/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 5 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -32/45.
2. What is 8/9 minus 8/5 as a fraction?
8/9 minus 8/5 as a fraction is equal to -32/45.
3. How to subtract 8/9 and 8/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/9 and 8/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -32/45 quickly.