Subtract 6/56 from 20/9, Solve 2 2/9

Subtract 6/56 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 6/56

20/9 - 6/56 is 533/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
20/9 = 20 × 56/9 × 56 = 1120/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/504 - 54/504 = 1120 - 54/504 = 1066/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 533/252
In mixed form: 229/252

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