1-4/9

To solve the expression \( 1 - \frac{4}{9} \), first, we need to express 1 as a fraction with a common denominator of 9. We can write 1 as \( \frac{9}{9} \). Now the equation looks like this: \[ \frac{9}{9} - \frac{4}{9} \] Now, subtract the fractions: \[ \frac{9 - 4}{9} = \frac{5}{9} \] So, \[ 1 - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{5}{9} \]