Subtract: $\begin{array}{r}
\frac{5}{11} \
\
-\quad \frac{2}{9} \
\hline
\end{array}$

A) $\frac { 23 } { 1089 }$
B) $\frac { 23 } { 891 }$
C) $\frac { 23 } { 297 }$
D) $\frac { 23 } { 99 }$
E) $\frac { 23 } { 198 }$

Question

Subtract: $\begin{array}{r}
\frac{5}{11} \
\
-\quad \frac{2}{9} \
\hline
\end{array}$

A) $\frac { 23 } { 1089 }$
B) $\frac { 23 } { 891 }$
C) $\frac { 23 } { 297 }$
D) $\frac { 23 } { 99 }$
E) $\frac { 23 } { 198 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To subtract fractions, you need a common denominator. The least common multiple of 11 and 9 is 99. Convert each fraction: $\frac{5}{11} = \frac{45}{99}$ and $\frac{2}{9} = \frac{22}{99}$. Subtracting gives $\frac{45}{99} - \frac{22}{99} = \frac{23}{99}$.

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Subtract $\begin{array}{r}\frac{5}{11} \\\\-\quad \frac{2}{9} \\\hline\end{array}$ A) $\frac { 23 } { 1089 }$