Question

Simplify negative 2 and 1/9 − negative 4 and 1/3.

A. 2 and 2 /9
B. -6 and 4/9
C. -2 and 2/9
D. 6 and 4/9

Answer 1

A.
`2 (2)/(9)`

Explanation:

`-2(1)/(9) - \left(-4 (1)/(3) \right) =`

`= -2(1)/(9) + 4 (1)/(3)`

`= -(19)/(9) + (13)/(3)`

`= -(19)/(9) + (39)/(9)`

`= (20)/(9)`

`= 2 (2)/(9)`

Answer 2

B. -6 and 4/9