What is 18 minus 4 8/9

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Mustafa Gursel · Answer 1 · 2019-11-30T21:50:15+0000

Here is the equation:

18 - 4 (8)/(9)

Since you're subtracting a mixed number, make the whole number as a mixed number, and subtract.

$18 \rightarrow 17 (9)/(9)$

Your new equation is:

17 (9)/(9) - 4 (8)/(9)

First subtract the whole numbers:

17-4=13

Now subtract the fraction:

(9)/(9) - (8)/(9) = (1)/(9)

Add the whole number and fraction:

$13 + (1)/(9) = 13 \frac {1}{9}$

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