Question

4 and 8/9 - 1 and 4/5

Answer 1

First, turn both fractions into improper fractions.

4 8/9 = 44/9

1 4/5 = 9/5

Second, find common denominators.

44/9 = 220/45

9/5 = 81/45

Third, subtract.

220/45 - 81/45 = 139/45

Fourth, simplify.

139/45 = 3 4/45

Best of Luck!

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$4\frac{8}{9}-1\frac{4}{5}\\=\frac{44}{9}-\frac{9}{5} \\=\frac{44*5-9*9}{y} \\=\frac{220-81}{45} \\=\frac{139}{45} \\=3\frac{4}{45}$