Solve 7/9-1/3=4/9

$$\frac{ 7 }{ 9 } - \frac{ 1 }{ 3 } = \frac{ 4 }{ 9 }$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 9 and 3 is 9. Convert \frac{7}{9} and \frac{1}{3} to fractions with denominator 9.

$$\frac{7}{9}-\frac{3}{9}=\frac{4}{9}$$

Since \frac{7}{9} and \frac{3}{9} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{7-3}{9}=\frac{4}{9}$$

Subtract 3 from 7 to get 4.

$$\frac{4}{9}=\frac{4}{9}$$

Compare \frac{4}{9} and \frac{4}{9}.

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