Subtract and simplify. Write the answer as a mixed number as needed.
-$15-\frac{2}{9}$
A) $12 \frac{7}{9}$
B) $14 \frac{7}{9}$
C) $15 \frac{7}{9}$
D) 14

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To subtract $ \frac{2}{9} $ from 15, you convert 15 into a fraction with a denominator of 9, which is $ 15 = \frac{135}{9} $. Then, subtract $ \frac{2}{9} $ from $ \frac{135}{9} $ to get $ \frac{133}{9} $, which simplifies to $ 14 \frac{7}{9} $.

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Subtract and Simplify $15-\frac{2}{9}$ A) $12 \frac{7}{9}$ B) $14 \frac{7}{9}$ C) $15 \frac{7}{9}$ D) 14