Subtract 3/9 from 9/5
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 3/9
9/5 - 3/9 is 22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
9/5 = 9 × 9/5 × 9 = 81/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/45 - 15/45 = 81 - 15/45 = 66/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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