how do we subtract 8 1/3 and 7/9 ?

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anonymous · Answer

First you need to convert mixed fraction 8 1/3 into an improper fraction.

So, 8 + 1/3 = ?

anonymous · Answer

like this (8 1/3) -(7/9)

anonymous · Answer

further gt bro will explain to u

anonymous · Answer

I don't get it yet

anonymous · Answer

Adding 8 1/3 and 7/9 as is won't work. You need both numbers in the same form. 8 1/3 is a mixed fraction. 7/9 is a simple fraction. So, you need to convert the first one to the same form. 8 1/3 is nothing but 8 + 1/3. Write it in a fraction form. If you can't do that, I suggest you go back and study that part first.

amistre64 · Answer

8 1/3 - 7/9

8 + 1/3 - 7/9 = N

3(8 + 1/3 - 7/9 = N)

24 + 1 -7/3 = 3N

3(24 + 1 -7/3 = 3N)

75 -7 = 9N

68 = 9N


thats how id do it

anonymous · Answer

What does the N stand for?

amistre64 · Answer

the N is just a placeholder for some "N"umber.  Its there so i can algebra it into submission

amistre64 · Answer

in other words, solve for the Number :)

anonymous · Answer

things r very simple but we dont try to apply logic so it looks difficult

anonymous · Answer

amistre64 - this is a simple arithmetic problem. no need to confuse the person with algebraic stuff. :-)