Question

Solve 7 and one-ninth minus 4 and two-thirds. Show your work.

Answer 1

(7 + 1/9) - (4 + 2/3)
= (7(9/9) + 1/9) - (4(3/3 + 2/3))
= (63/9 + 1/9) - (12/3 + 2/3)
= 64/9 - 14/3
= 64/9 - (3/3)(14/3)
= 64/9 - 42/9
= 22/9
= (18 + 4) / 9
= 18/9 + 4/9
= 2 + 4/9

Ans: Two and four ninths.