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Subtract 1/9 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1/9

5/3 - 1/9 is 14/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
    5/3 = 5 × 3/3 × 3 = 15/9
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
    1/9 = 1 × 1/9 × 1 = 1/9
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/9 - 1/9 = 15 - 1/9 = 14/9
  5. In mixed form: 15/9

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