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Some more fractions, with common denominators

Some more fractions, with common denominators-example-1
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Answer:


(5)/(6)-(1)/(9) = (45)/(54) -(6)/(54) = (13)/(18)

Explanation:

An easy way to find a common denominator is to multiply the denominators against each other, like this:


((9)/(9))(5)/(6)-(1)/(9) ((6)/(6))

Now, simplify:


(45)/(54)-(6)/(54)

Then, subtract:


(39)/(54)

Simplify:


(13)/(18) (Divide numerator and denominator by 3)

Hope this helps!!

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