Question

Find the difference by subtracting the bottom fraction from the top fraction.

Two rectangles divided into 9 equal parts. The first rectangle has 7 parts shaded. The second rectangle has 2 parts shaded.

Answer 1

Both rectangles are ninths, so subtract the numerators:

7/9 − 2/9 = (7 − 2)/9 = 5/9.

So the difference is 5/9.