Question

Subtract. Write your answer in simplest form. 5/6 - 2/9

Answer 1

Explanation:

step 1:
`(5)/(6)-(2)/(9)`

step 2- make the denominators the same:
`(45)/(54) - (12)/(54)`

simplify:
`(42-12)/(54)`

final answer:
`(30)/(54) --> (15)/(27)-->(5)/(9)`

Answer 2

11/18

Explanation:

5/6 - 2/9 = 15/18 - 4/18 = 11/18.