Question

what is 17 4/9+ - 8 -10

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To calculate the given expression, you need to simplify it step by step.

First, let's convert the mixed number 4/9 to a fraction:
4/9 = (4 * 1)/9 = 4/9

Now, add 17 and 4/9:
17 + 4/9 = (17 * 9 + 4)/9 = (153 + 4)/9 = 157/9

Next, subtract 8:
157/9 - 8 = (157 - 8 * 9)/9 = (157 - 72)/9 = 85/9

Finally, subtract 10:
85/9 - 10 = (85 - 10 * 9)/9 = (85 - 90)/9 = -5/9

Therefore, 17 4/9 - 8 - 10 is equal to -5/9.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

To solve the expression 17 4/9 + (-8) - 10, follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert mixed number to an improper fraction.
17 4/9 = [(17 * 9) + 4] / 9
= (153 + 4) / 9
= 157 / 9

Step 2: Perform addition and subtraction operations from left to right.
17 4/9 + (-8) - 10
= (157 / 9) + (-8) - 10
= 157 / 9 - 8 - 10

Step 3: Find a common denominator for the fractions, which is 9.
157 / 9 - 8 - 10
= 157 / 9 - (8 * 9 / 9) - (10 * 9 / 9)
= 157 / 9 - 72 / 9 - 90 / 9

Step 4: Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
157 / 9 - 72 / 9 - 90 / 9
= (157 - 72 - 90) / 9
= (157 - 162) / 9
= -5 / 9

Therefore, the result of the expression 17 4/9 + (-8) - 10 is -5/9.