Question

On subtracting $\frac{5}{9}$ from $\frac{13}{9}$ , we get ___.

• A. $\frac{8}{9}$
• B. $\frac{2}{9}$
• C. $\frac{11}{9}$
• D. $\frac{7}{9}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{8}{9}$

Here, $\frac{5}{9}$ and $\frac{13}{9}$ 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.

$\Rightarrow \frac{13}{9}-\frac{5}{9}=\frac{13-5}{9}=\frac{8}{9}$