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OpenStudy (matthew120):
OpenStudy (matthew120):
@123AB456C
OpenStudy (matthew120):
@123AB456C
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
First, multiply the right hand fractions.
OpenStudy (matthew120):
i think its b or c
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OpenStudy (wolf1728):
Why not try calculating it?
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
What is (1/4) times (4/9) ?
OpenStudy (matthew120):
0.11111111111
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
There's a neater way to express that - as a fraction.
OpenStudy (matthew120):
1/9
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OpenStudy (wolf1728):
Very good!!
Now you have to subtract 1/9 from 2/3
OpenStudy (matthew120):
a
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
In order to add or subtract fractions the denominators have to be the same.
Basically, you have to convert 2/3 into ninths.
OpenStudy (matthew120):
so a
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
Try changing 2/3 into ninths.
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OpenStudy (matthew120):
c
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
How many ninths is 2/3?
OpenStudy (matthew120):
2
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
You would have to multiply 2/3 by 3 to convert it to ninths. So, what is 2/3 converted to ninths?
OpenStudy (matthew120):
im in a hurry plz give me direct answer
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OpenStudy (wolf1728):
2/3 is 6/9 (after multiplying by 3)
So, we have to subtract 1/9 from 6/9 and that is?
OpenStudy (matthew120):
i wont tell
OpenStudy (matthew120):
ya a
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
6/9 minus 1/9 ? (That's easy.)
OpenStudy (matthew120):
ya a
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OpenStudy (wolf1728):
It's like asking 6 dollars minus 1 dollar equals ...?
OpenStudy (matthew120):
5
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
SO the answer is 5/9 or D.
OpenStudy (wolf1728):
Thanks for the medal and I'm glad to help you out.