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What is the value of the expression 2/3(6 - 5/6)

User Ravthiru
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answer:

3 4/9

Step-by-step explanation:

1st step: 6 - 5 = 1/6

2nd step: 2/3 times 1/6 = 2/18

3rd step: 2/18 divided by 2 on the numerator and denominator would get you 1/9

User Ambitions
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Answer:

3 4/9

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this expression you need to use the distributive property

2/3*6= 4

2/3*5/6= 5/9

Now you have 4-5/9

4- 5/9= 3 4/9

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