SOLUTION: What is 4/9-(-2/9)

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Question 908079: What is 4/9-(-2/9)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%2F9-%28-2%2F9%29

4%2F9%2B2%2F9 Subtracting a negative is the same as adding

%284%2B2%29%2F9

6%2F9

2%2F3 Don't forget to reduce fully

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So, 4%2F9-%28-2%2F9%29=2%2F3