What is 17 4/9 + 5/9 - 8 - 10?

Question

A. -1
B. 0
C. -7
D. 20

Answer 1

Let's break down the calculation step-by-step.

1. Combine the fractions:
\[17 \frac{4}{9} + \frac{5}{9} = 17 \left(\frac{4}{9} + \frac{5}{9}\right) = 17 \frac{9}{9} = 17 + 1 = 18\]

2. Subtract the integers:
\[18 - 8 - 10\]

This can be done in two steps:
\[18 - 8 = 10\]
\[10 - 10 = 0\]

So the final result is:
\[0\]

Thus, the correct answer is:
\[B. 0\]