Please simplify. 13(1)/(3) - 7(7)/(9) A. 6(8)/(27) B. 5(5)/(9) C. 7 D. 6(2)/(3)

Question

Please simplify.

13
`(1)/(3)` - 7
`(7)/(9)`

A. 6
`(8)/(27)`

B. 5
`(5)/(9)`

C. 7

D. 6
`(2)/(3)`

Answer 1

B) 5 5/9

Explanation:

13 1/3=40/3

7 7/9=70/9

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40/3-70/9=120/9-70/9=50/9=5 5/9