1 - 2/9 as a fraction
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to convert the expression 1 - 2/9 into a fraction format. This involves finding a common denominator and performing the subtraction accurately.
Answer
The fraction format of \(1 - \frac{2}{9}\) is \( \frac{7}{9} \).
Answer for screen readers
The expression (1 - \frac{2}{9}) in fraction format is ( \frac{7}{9} ).
Steps to Solve
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Identify the terms We have the expression (1 - \frac{2}{9}). The number 1 can be represented as a fraction by using 9 as the denominator.
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Convert 1 to a fraction We convert 1 into a fraction with a denominator of 9: $$ 1 = \frac{9}{9} $$
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Perform the subtraction Now that both terms have the same denominator, we can subtract ( \frac{2}{9} ) from ( \frac{9}{9} ): $$ \frac{9}{9} - \frac{2}{9} = \frac{9 - 2}{9} $$
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Simplify the fraction Now, we simplify the numerator: $$ \frac{7}{9} $$
The expression (1 - \frac{2}{9}) in fraction format is ( \frac{7}{9} ).
More Information
Converting whole numbers to fractions allows us to perform addition and subtraction easily with other fractions. Here, 1 was converted to ( \frac{9}{9} ), which made it straightforward to subtract ( \frac{2}{9} ).
Tips
- Misinterpreting 1 as a whole number and forgetting to convert it into a fraction.
- Not finding a common denominator before performing the subtraction.
