Subtract 1/9 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1/9
43 - 19 is 119.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
43 = 4 × 33 × 3 = 129 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
19 = 1 × 19 × 1 = 19 - Subtract the two like fractions:
129 - 19 = 12 - 19 = 119 - In mixed form: 129
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