Question

If angie rides her bicycle 2/3 mile to school. On Friday, she took a shortcut so that the ride to school was a 1/9 mile shorter . How long was angies bicycle ride on Friday?

Answer 1

`(2)/(3) - (1)/(9) = (3*2)/(9) - (1)/(9) = (6-1)/(9) = (5)/(9)`

Answer 2

2/3 - 1/9=(3*2)/9-1/9=(6-1)/9=5/9 miles