SOLUTION: substract 3/9 - 2/11

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Question 676112: substract 3/9 - 2/11
Answer by jpvn2015(54) About Me  (Show Source):
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First, we need to find the least common denominator. The LCD is 99.
To get the first fraction to a denominator of 99, we need to multiply it by 11. Thus, the first fractions is: 33/99
The second needs to be multiplied by 9. Second fraction is: 18/99
So, the answer is: 33/99 - 18/99 or simply, 15/99.
15/99 cannot be reduced, thus 15/99 is your answer.