How do solve the fraction 5 1/4 - 13/9=

Turn them into improper fractions. So,

21/4 - 13/9. Then give them common denominators; for this problem, just use their least common multiple; 36. So,

189/36 - 52/36. So you get,

137/36. Simplify,

3 29/36.

First you turn both fractions into improper fractions

Next multiply 9/9 times 21/4

Then multiply 4/4 times 13/9

Now you have common denominators

Next find the answer to the problem

Finally, simplify your answer

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