How to calculate 5/9 minus 8/9 (What is 5/9 minus 8/9?)

How to calculate 5/9 minus 8/9

What is 5/9 minus 8/9? Here we will explain and show you how to calculate 5/9 minus 8/9.

Note that numbers below the divider line are called denominators and numbers above the divider line are called numerators.

We start by setting up 5/9 minus 8/9 like this so it is easier to read:

		5
		9

		8
		9

To subtract one fraction from another with the same denominator, simply subtract the numerators and leave the denominator alone:

		5 - 8
		9

		-3
		9

That is it! Now you know how to calculate 5/9 minus 8/9. The answer is below in its simplest form:

-1/3

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You may also be interested to know that you can get 5/9 minus 8/9 in decimal form by taking the fraction answer and dividing the numerator by the denominator.

-3 / 9 = -0.333333