Write a subtraction problem with a difference of 2/9

Question

Write a subtraction problem With a difference of 2/9

Answer 1

Hi Maryline--

 

The "difference" is the name of the answer in a subtraction problem, right? So you need a question that means

 

"Something minus something else = 2/9"

 

You can make up anything you want, but it will help to make an addition problem first, and then turn it around.

 

Start with 2/9, then add whatever you like to it, and figure out the answer.

 

For example, 2/9 + 5 = 5 2/9

 

Then for the subtraction problem, do the whole thing backwards:

 

5 2/9 - 5 = 2/9

 

Now you make one up!

 

Hope this helps!

 

Matt in New York