Subtract 2/98 from 25/9, Solve 2 7/9

Subtract 2/98 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 2/98

25/9 - 2/98 is 1216/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
25/9 = 25 × 98/9 × 98 = 2450/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/882 - 18/882 = 2450 - 18/882 = 2432/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1216/441
In mixed form: 2334/441

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