Question

Simplify: 8 7/9 - 4 2/5
A. 5/45
B. 17/45
C. 4 5/4
D. 4 17/45​

Answer 1

The choice D

`4 (17)/(45)`

Explanation:

`8 (7)/(9) - 4 (2)/(5) \\ \\ (79)/(9) - (22)/(5) \\ \\ (395)/(45) - (198)/(45) = (197)/(45) = 4 (17)/(45)`