SOLUTION: Simplify the following expression as far as possible. 5/9 - 8/9 / 3/4

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Question 1088011: Simplify the following expression as far as possible.
5/9 - 8/9 / 3/4
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/9 - 8/9 / 3/4 =
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(5/9) - ( (8/9) * (4/3) ) =
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(5/9) - (32/27) =
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(15/27) - (32/27) = -17/27
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