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jon and jim are cutting a log. Jon cut 1/5 of the log onone end while Jim cut 2/9 of the log on the other side. How much of the log is left?

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1/5 = 9/45
2/9 = 10/45

10/45 + 9/45 = 19/45

45/45 - 19/45 = 26/45

your answer is 26/45

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