Subtract 25/28 from 24/9, Solve 2 6/9

Subtract 25/28 from 24/9

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 25/28

24/9 - 25/28 is 149/84.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
672/252 - 225/252 = 672 - 225/252 = 447/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/84
In mixed form: 165/84

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