Question

The sum of 2 numbers is 5/9. If one of the numbers is 1/3, find the other.. plz give step-by-step explanation
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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GIVEN :

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• the sum of two numbers is 5/9
• one number is 1/3

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TO FIND :

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• ⠀other number

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METHOD :

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let another number be x

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According to question :

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$x + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{9}$

$x = \frac{5}{9} - \frac{1}{3}$

$x = \frac{5 - 3}{9}$

$x = \frac{2}{9}$

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Thus, second number is 2/9