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subtract. write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form
$2\frac{8}{9}-1\frac{7}{9}$

$2 - 1 = 1$

$\frac{8}{9} - \frac{7}{9} = \frac{1}{9}$

Add the whole number and fraction.

$1\frac{1}{9}$