Question

ate the expression shown below and write your answer as a
\\(\frac{8}{9} - \frac{11}{15}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Find a common denominator

The denominators are 9 and 15. The least common multiple of 9 and 15 is 45. Convert each fraction:
$\frac{8}{9}=\frac{8\times5}{9\times5}=\frac{40}{45}$
$\frac{11}{15}=\frac{11\times3}{15\times3}=\frac{33}{45}$

Step2: Subtract the fractions

Subtract the numerators: $\frac{40}{45}-\frac{33}{45}=\frac{40 - 33}{45}=\frac{7}{45}$

Answer:

$\frac{7}{45}$