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What is wrong with this equation 7/9-8/9=1/9

User Sgcharlie
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Answer:

the answer would be -1/9

because you're subtracting 8/9 from 7/9, not the other way around.

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User Jcolino
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Answer:

see below

Explanation:

7/9-8/9=1/9

We have a common denominator

( 7-8) 1

--------- = ----

9 9

7 -8 is equal to -1 not 1

The answer should be -1/9 not 1/9

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