Subtract 18/56 from 25/9, Solve 2 7/9

Subtract 18/56 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 18/56

25/9 - 18/56 is 619/252.

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,
25/9 = 25 × 56/9 × 56 = 1400/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/504 - 162/504 = 1400 - 162/504 = 1238/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 619/252
In mixed form: 2115/252

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