The answer is
1 2/3:
Answer:
1 2/3
Step-by-step explanation:
Since 7/9 is larger than 4/9, we have to borrow from 4 before attempting subtraction. Rewrite 4 4/9 as 3 13/9 and then subtract 2 7/9 from it:
3 13/9
- 2 7/9
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1 6/9, or 1 2/3
