Add or subtract the following mixed numbers using the first method. Be sure your answers are in mixed number format and reduced to lowest terms. 5 5/9 - 3 1/3 =

a 2 2/9

b 2 1/3

c 2 5/6

d 2 4/9

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Finn Buckley

24 July, 19:42

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Russell Love · Answer 1

5 5/9 - 3 1/3

2 5/9 - 1/3 Find common denominator for the fractions.

1/3 x 3 = 3/9

5/9 - 3/9 = 2/9

2 2/9

So it's a) 2 2/9

Marsh · Answer 2

The answer is A I believe

Add or subtract the following mixed numbers using the first method. Be sure your answers are in mixed number format and reduced to lowest terms. 5 5/9 - 3 1/3 =a 2 2/9b 2 1/3c 2 5/6d 2 4/9