Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{11}{9} - 1$

Step 1

To write $- 1$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{9}{9}$ .

$\frac{11}{9} - 1 \cdot \frac{9}{9}$

Step 2

Combine $- 1$ and $\frac{9}{9}$ .

$\frac{11}{9} + \frac{- 1 \cdot 9}{9}$

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{11 - 1 \cdot 9}{9}$

Step 4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 4.1

Multiply $- 1$ by $9$ .

$\frac{11 - 9}{9}$

Step 4.2

Subtract $9$ from $11$ .

$\frac{2}{9}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{2}{9}$

Decimal Form:

$0.\overline{2}$