Subtract 8/24 from 25/9, Solve 2 7/9

Subtract 8/24 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 8/24

25/9 - 8/24 is 22/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
200/72 - 24/72 = 200 - 24/72 = 176/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9

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