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Evaluate using the order of operations ( 8/9 - 1/3) x 2/3

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Answer: 10/27 .
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Step-by-step explanation:
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Given: (8/9 − 1/3) * 2/3 = ?
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Convert "1/3" to "3/9" ; {1/3 = x/9 ; Solve for x; 1/3 = (1*3) / (3*3) = 3/9 ;
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Rewrite as: (8/9 − 3/9) * 2/3 =
(5/9)* (2/3) = (5*2) / (9*3) = 10/27 .
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User Martin Brugger
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(8/9-3/9)*2/3=5/9*2/3=10/27
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