Question

What should be subtracted from $4\frac{7}{9}$ to get $2\frac{2}{9}$?

• A. $2\frac{5}{9}$
• B. $2\frac{3}{9}$
• C. $3\frac{5}{9}$
• D. $3\frac{4}{9}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $2\frac{5}{9}$

Converting mixed fractions into unlike fractions we get:
$4\frac{7}{9}$ = $\frac{43}{9}$
$2\frac{2}{9}$ = $\frac{20}{9}$
To find what needs to be subtracted from $4\frac{7}{9}$ to get $2\frac{2}{9}$, we should subtract $\frac{20}{9}$ from $\frac{43}{9}$.
$\frac{43}{9}$ - $\frac{20}{9}$ = $\frac{23}{9}$
= $2\frac{5}{9}$
Hence, $2\frac{5}{9}$ needs to be subtracted from $4\frac{7}{9}$ to get $2\frac{2}{9}$.