Question

Simplify negative 2 and 1/9 − negative 4 and 1/3.
A. 2 and 2 /9
B. -6 and 4/9
C. -2 and 2/9
D. 6 and 4/9

Answer 1

Answer:

B. -6 and 4/9  

Answer 2

Answer:

A.   $2 \dfrac{2}{9}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$-2\dfrac{1}{9} - \left(-4 \dfrac{1}{3} \right) =$

$= -2\dfrac{1}{9} + 4 \dfrac{1}{3}$

$= -\dfrac{19}{9} + \dfrac{13}{3}$

$= -\dfrac{19}{9} + \dfrac{39}{9}$

$= \dfrac{20}{9}$

$= 2 \dfrac{2}{9}$