Bee space in commercial super

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Hi
Newbee question.
I bought an active hive from a long time local bee keeper who was retiring. I was under the impression that it was a National hive (most commonly used hive here in the Republic of Ireland) but it turned out to be a Commercial.
The supers take 11 frames but I'm left with almost an entire frame of space.i could spread them out but that's going to mess with my bee spacing. Any suggestions/advice very much appreciated.
 
Commercial have same footprint as Nationals. Some run National supers on 9 frames, others 11. I use 10. I have 11 frames in my brood boxes.
Doesn't make any difference
 
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