Answers

Subtract 40/84 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 40/84

25/9 - 40/84 is 145/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   25/9 = 25 × 28/9 × 28 = 700/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   40/84 = 40 × 3/84 × 3 = 120/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/252 - 120/252 = 700 - 120/252 = 580/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/63
6. In mixed form: 219/63

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