How do write in simplest form given $\frac{1}{3} - \frac{2}{9}$ $1/3-2/9$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-21T01:08:11

Convert to a common denominator and subtract the numerators.

Common denominator of 3rds and 9ths: 9ths
$\frac{1}{3} \to \frac{3}{9}$ $1/3rarr3/9$

Subtract:
$\frac{3}{9} - \frac{2}{9} = \frac{1}{9}$ $3/9-2/9=1/9$

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