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Use properties of operations to subtract positive and

negative rational numbers written as fractions using What is 17 4/9 + 5/9 - 8 - 10
Describe as a 7th grader simplify it so it can easily fit into a small text box

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To solve the expression \( 17 \frac{4}{9} + \frac{5}{9} - 8 - 10 \), follow these steps:

  1. Convert mixed number to improper fraction:

    • \( 17 \frac{4}{9} = \frac{17 \times 9 + 4}{9} = \frac{153 + 4}{9} = \frac{157}{9} \)

  2. Combine fractions:

    • \( \frac{157}{9} + \frac{5}{9} = \frac{157 + 5}{9} = \frac{162}{9} = 18 \)

  3. Simplify the whole number subtraction:

    • Now, we have \( 18 - 8 - 10 \).
    • First subtract: \( 18 - 8 = 10 \)
    • Then subtract again: \( 10 - 10 = 0 \)

So, the final answer is 0.

dont say the fractions like 17 \frac{4}{9 just say it like 17 4/9

Sure! Let's simplify the expression \( 17 4/9 + 5/9 - 8 - 10 \):

  1. Convert the mixed number:

    • Change \( 17 4/9 \) to an improper fraction:
    • Multiply: \( 17 \times 9 = 153 \), then add 4: \( 153 + 4 = 157 \), so it becomes \( \frac{157}{9} \).

  2. Combine fractions:

    • Now add \( \frac{157}{9} + \frac{5}{9} = \frac{162}{9} = 18 \).

  3. Subtract the whole numbers:

    • Start with \( 18 - 8 = 10 \).
    • Then \( 10 - 10 = 0 \).

So, the final answer is 0.

dont forget the other fractions besides 17 4/9

Got it! Let's go through the entire expression \( 17 4/9 + 5/9 - 8 - 10 \) step by step:

  1. Convert \( 17 4/9 \):

    • Change \( 17 4/9 \) to an improper fraction:
    • \( 17 \times 9 = 153 \), then add 4 gives \( 153 + 4 = 157 \), so it becomes \( \frac{157}{9} \).

  2. Combine the fractions:

    • Add \( \frac{157}{9} + \frac{5}{9} = \frac{162}{9} = 18 \).

  3. Now, subtract 8 and 10:

    • Start with \( 18 - 8 = 10 \).
    • Then \( 10 - 10 = 0 \).

So, the final answer is 0!

this need fixing. \( \frac{157}{9} \) \frac{5}{9} \frac{162}{9} make sure to have them be the normal fractions and not this complex type

Sure! Let’s simplify the expression \( 17 4/9 + 5/9 - 8 - 10 \) clearly:

  1. Convert \( 17 4/9 \):

    • \( 17 4/9 = \frac{17 \times 9 + 4}{9} = \frac{153 + 4}{9} = \frac{157}{9} \).

  2. Combine the fractions:

    • \( \frac{157}{9} + \frac{5}{9} = \frac{162}{9} \).
    • Simplify \( \frac{162}{9} = 18 \).

  3. Now, subtract 8 and 10:

    • First: \( 18 - 8 = 10 \).
    • Then: \( 10 - 10 = 0 \).

So, the final answer is 0!

the fractions are still bugged

I apologize for that! Let’s go through the steps using plain fractions without the complicated formatting:

  1. Convert 17 4/9 to an improper fraction:

    • 17 4/9 = (17 × 9 + 4)/9 = (153 + 4)/9 = 157/9

  2. Add the fractions:

    • Now add 157/9 + 5/9:
    • (157 + 5)/9 = 162/9 = 18

  3. Subtract 8 and 10:

    • Now subtract: 18 - 8 = 10
    • Then subtract again: 10 - 10 = 0

So, the final answer is 0!