The simplified answer is [tex]5\frac{2}{9}[/tex].
Option: C.
Step-by-step explanation:
To simply [tex]-3\frac{1}{9} - (-8\frac{1}{3} )[/tex]:
First convert this improper fraction into normal fraction.
[tex]-3\frac{1}{9}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{-28}{9}[/tex].
[tex]-8\frac{1}{3}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{-25}{3}[/tex].
Now we have to simplify [tex]-\frac{28}{9} - (-\frac{25}{3} )[/tex].
= [tex]-\frac{28}{9} + \frac{25}{3}[/tex].
After applying LCM to the denominators, Multiply the second term with 3 in both numerator and denominator.
= [tex]-\frac{28}{9} + \frac{75}{9}[/tex].
=[tex]\frac{-28+75}{9}[/tex].
=[tex]\frac{47}{9}[/tex].
Convert the answer in improper fraction form.
[tex]\frac{47}{9}[/tex] = [tex]5\frac{2}{9}[/tex].
Thus the simplified answer is [tex]5\frac{2}{9}[/tex].
