Subtract 4/84 from 25/9, Solve 2 7/9

Subtract 4/84 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 4/84

25/9 - 4/84 is 172/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
25/9 = 25 × 28/9 × 28 = 700/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
700/252 - 12/252 = 700 - 12/252 = 688/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/63
In mixed form: 246/63

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