Question

What is 8 7/9 − 3 2/3 =

Answer 1

[|] Answer [|]

`\boxed{5 \ 1/9}`

[|] Explanation [|]

Rewrite the equation with parts separated:

8 + 7/9 - 3 - 2/3

Solve the whole number parts:

8 - 3 = 5

Solve the fraction parts:

7/9 - 2/3

Find LCD of 7/9 & 2/3

7/9 - 6/9 = 1/9

5 + 1/9 = 5 1/9

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