Subtract 2/56 from 28/9, Solve 3 1/9

Subtract 2/56 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 2/56

28/9 - 2/56 is 775/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
28/9 = 28 × 56/9 × 56 = 1568/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/504 - 18/504 = 1568 - 18/504 = 1550/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 775/252
In mixed form: 319/252

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