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

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To solve the expression 17 4/9 plus 5/9 - 8 - 10, let's break it down step by step:

First, convert the mixed number 17 4/9 to an improper fraction:
17 4/9 = (17 * 9 + 4)/9 = 157/9

Now, the expression becomes:
157/9 + 5/9 - 8 - 10

Combine the two fractions with a common denominator of 9:
(157 + 5) / 9 - 8 - 10 = 162/9 - 8 - 10

Simplify the fraction:
162/9 = (18 * 9)/9 = 18

Now, the expression is:
18 - 8 - 10

Combine the numbers together:
18 - 8 - 10 = 0

Therefore, 17 4/9 plus 5/9 - 8 - 10 equals 0.