Question

Subtract 2 5

3 — — —
9 9

Answer 1

2 2/3

Explanation:

What you do is make 3 2/9 into an improper fractions --> 9 * 3 + 2 = 29/9

29/9 - 5/9 = 24/9

So, now you're going to make 24/9 into a mixed number which is 2 6/9 --> 2 2/3

Answer 2

2 2/3 or 24/9

Explanation:

3 2/9 - 5/9 = 24/9 = 2 6/9

3*9+2 = 29/9

29/9 - 5/9 = 2 6/9

2 6/9 turns into 2 2/3

2 2/3 is equal to 24/9