Question

Jim mowed 5/9 of a lawn. Sarah mowed 1/3 of the lawn. What fraction of the lawn remained to be mowed?

Answer 1

1/9

Explanation:

Because 1/3 is the same as 3/9, 5/9 + 3/9 = 8/9. so then 9/9 - 8/9 = 1/9. Giving them 1/9 of the lawn remained to be mowed.