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estimate the difference using benchmarks.
\\(\frac{8}{9} - \frac{4}{11}\\)
\\(0\\) \\(\frac{1}{2}\\)
\\(1\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Benchmark first fraction

$\frac{8}{9}$ is close to $1$

Step2: Benchmark second fraction

$\frac{4}{11}$ is close to $\frac{1}{2}$

Step3: Estimate the difference

$1 - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{\frac{1}{2}}$