17 1/9 decreased by what number is 5 2/3?

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17 1/9 - x = 5 6/9

Solve for x.

I'll be glad to check your answer.
would the answer be 16 3/9 to the problem and then i would simplify 16 3/9?
sorry i read the problem wrong. would i subtract 17 1/9 and 5 2/3? sorry about that
is 11 4/9 correct? thanks for all your help Ms. Sue. i appreciate it.
No. 17 - 16 is not even close to 5,

17 1/9 - x = 5 6/9

-x = 5 6/9 - 17 1/9
can you answer this for me Ms.Sue? is 625% of 50 312.5? thanks
is 312.5 correct
Yes. Your percentage problem is right.