Solve for m in the equation m - 1/9 = 2 5/9.
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Problem
Solve for m in the equation m - 1/9 = 2 5/9.
Step-by-step solution
To solve for m, add 1/9 to both sides of the equation. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: $2 \frac{5}{9} = \frac{23}{9}$. Then, $m = \frac{23}{9} + \frac{1}{9} = \frac{24}{9}$. Simplify the fraction: $m = \frac{8}{3} = 2 \frac{2}{3}$.
Answer
$2 \frac{2}{3}$