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OpenStudy (matthew120):

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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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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