Question

Simplify the expression. -2 (1/3 2/3) + 5

Answer 1

-41/9

Explanation:

As given:

= -2 (1/3 2/3) + 5

Solving the bracket we get:

= -2 (2/9 )+ 5

Now multiplying:

= -4/9 + 5

By Taking LCM to make denominators same:

=-4/9 + 5*9/9

=-4/9 + 45/9

= (-4 + 45)/9

= -41/9

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