Subtract 2/50 from 28/9, Solve 3 1/9

Subtract 2/50 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 2/50

28/9 - 2/50 is 691/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
28/9 = 28 × 50/9 × 50 = 1400/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/450 - 18/450 = 1400 - 18/450 = 1382/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 691/225
In mixed form: 316/225

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