Question

What is 11/12 minus 7/9 equal

Answer 1

5/36

Explanation:

We need the least common denominator for 12 and 9.

12 = 2^2 * 3

9 = 3^2

LCD = 2^2 * 3^2 = 4 * 9 = 36

11/12 - 7/9 = 33/36 - 28/36 = 5/36