Question

On subtracting $\frac{3}{9}$ from $\frac{5}{9}$ , we get ___.

• A. $\frac{4}{9}$
• B. $\frac{2}{9}$
• C. $\frac{1}{9}$
• D. $\frac{8}{9}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{2}{9}$

Here, $\frac{3}{9}$ and $\frac{5}{9}$ are like fractions as they have the same denominator.

Now, to subtract these fractions, we need to subtract the numerators while retaining the common denominator.

$\Rightarrow \frac{5}{9}-\frac{3}{9}=\frac{5-3}{9}=\frac{2}{9}$