Question

A king size chocolate bar was 11(7)/(9) inches long. The regular size bar was 8(8)/(9) inches long. What is the difference in length between the two bars?

Answer 1

The difference in length between the king size chocolate bar and the regular size bar is -19/3 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference in length between the king size chocolate bar and the regular size bar is:

11(7)/(9) - 8(8)/(9) = 11(7)/(9) - (8(8)/(9))

To subtract fractions, the denominators must be the same. Since both fractions have a denominator of 9, we can subtract the numerators:

11(7)/(9) - 8(8)/(9) = 11(7 - 8(8))/(9) = 11(7 - 64)/(9)

Now subtract the numerators:

11(7 - 64)/(9) = 11(-57)/(9)

Finally, simplify the fraction:

11(-57)/(9) = -57/9 = -19/3

So, the difference in length between the two bars is -19/3 inches.