[|] Answer [|]
[tex]\boxed{5 \ 1/9}[/tex]
[|] Explanation [|]
Rewrite the equation with parts separated:
8 + 7/9 - 3 - 2/3
Solve the whole number parts:
8 - 3 = 5
Solve the fraction parts:
7/9 - 2/3
Find LCD of 7/9 & 2/3
7/9 - 6/9 = 1/9
5 + 1/9 = 5 1/9
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