Question

the difference between 2 numbers is 5/9. if one number is 1/3 then what is the other number? if its a correct answer it will be brainliest!

Answer 1

Answer:

8/9 or -2/9

Step-by-step explanation:

Let other number be 'x'

Acc. to given condition

x - 1/3 = 5/9                     Or                1/3 - x = 5/9

x = 5/9 + 1/3                    Or                 x = 1/3 - 5/9

x = (5 + 3)/9                    Or                  x= (3 - 5)/9

x = 8/9                            Or .                x = -2/9

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be x

1/3 - x = 5/9

x = 1/3 - 5/9

x = - 2/9

Its your answer friend❤