Basic Math Examples

$b + \frac{4}{9} = \frac{7}{9}$

Step 1

Subtract $\frac{4}{9}$ from both sides of the equation.

$b = \frac{7}{9} - \frac{4}{9}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$b = \frac{7 - 4}{9}$

Step 3

Subtract $4$ from $7$ .

$b = \frac{3}{9}$

Step 4

Cancel the common factor of $3$ and $9$ .

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Step 4.1

Factor $3$ out of $3$ .

$b = \frac{3 (1)}{9}$

Step 4.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 4.2.1

Factor $3$ out of $9$ .

$b = \frac{3 \cdot 1}{3 \cdot 3}$

Step 4.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$b = \frac{3 \cdot 1}{3 \cdot 3}$

Step 4.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$b = \frac{1}{3}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$b = \frac{1}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$b = 0.\overline{3}$