How do you simplify #5 8/9-3 2/3#? Prealgebra Fractions Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying 1 Answer Shwetank Mauria · Tony B Jun 18, 2016 #5 8/9-3 2/3=2 2/9# Explanation: #5 8/9-3 2/3# = #5+8/9-(3+2/3)# = #5-3+(8/9-2/3)# = #2+(8/9-(2xx3)/(3xx3))# = #2+(8/9-6/9)# = #2 2/9# Answer link Related questions What is 0.098 divided by 7? How do you find the fraction notation and simplify 16.6%? How do you convert #0.bar(45)# (meaning the #45# is being repeated) to a fraction? How do you convert 0.40 (40 repeating) to a fraction? How do you convert 8/15 to a decimal? How do you express #3/4, 7/16,# and #5/8# with the #LCD#? How do you simplify fractions? What is the simplified form of #30/42#? How do you subtract and simplify #9-5 1/3#? How do you add and simplify #5/7 + 3/4#? See all questions in Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying Impact of this question 2022 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License