Subtract 18/98 from 28/9, Solve 3 1/9

Subtract 18/98 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 18/98

28/9 - 18/98 is 1291/441.

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,
28/9 = 28 × 98/9 × 98 = 2744/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
18/98 = 18 × 9/98 × 9 = 162/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/882 - 162/882 = 2744 - 162/882 = 2582/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1291/441
In mixed form: 2409/441

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