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Add or subtract the following mixed numbers using the first method. Be sure your answers are in mixed number format and reduced to lowest terms. 5 5/9 - 3 1/3 = a 2 2/9 b 2 1/3 c 2 5/6 d 2 4/9
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Add or subtract the following mixed numbers using the first method. Be sure your answers are in mixed number format and reduced to lowest terms. 5 5/9 - 3 1/3 =

a 2 2/9
b 2 1/3
c 2 5/6
d 2 4/9

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5 5/9 - 3 1/3
2 5/9 - 1/3 Find common denominator for the fractions.
1/3 x 3= 3/9
5/9 - 3/9 = 2/9
2 2/9
So it's a) 2 2/9
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The answer is A I believe

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