Question

If angie rides her bicycle 2/3 mile to school. On Friday, she took a shortcut so that the ride to school was a 1/9 mile shorter . How long was angies bicycle ride on Friday?

Answer 1

$\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{9} = \frac{3*2}{9} - \frac{1}{9} = \frac{6-1}{9} = \frac{5}{9}$

Answer 2

2/3 - 1/9=(3*2)/9-1/9=(6-1)/9=5/9 miles