Question

The sum of the number is 5/9.if one of the number is 1/3, find the other

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=5/9

1/3+y=5/9

y=5/3

Answer 2

Let the number be x,

According to the question:

1/3 + x = 5/9

1 + 3x / 3 = 5/9

1 + 3x = 5/3

3 + 9x = 5

9x = 2

x = 2/9

Hence, the other number is 2/9