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Find the difference. 5 1/9 - 3 4/9
A.
B.
C.
D.

User Mapedd
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Answer: 1 6/9, or 1 2/3

Explanation:

Regroup the 5 and 1/9 to get 4 10/9. Subtract the 3 4/9 from the 4 10/9, getting 1 6/9. Simplified, this is 1 2/3. Hope this helps!

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