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Write 5/6 - 7/9 in simplest form

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Answer:

1/18

Explanation:

18 is a suitable denominator for both fractions:

5/6 = 15/18

7/9 = 14/18

Then the difference is ...

5/6 -7/9 = 15/18 -14/18 = (15 -14)/18 = 1/18

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