Subtract 24/9 from 2/28, Solve 2/28

Subtract 24/9 from 2/28

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

2/28 - 24/9 is -109/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/252 - 672/252 = 18 - 672/252 = -654/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/42

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