Answers

Subtract 25/96 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 25/96

28/9 - 25/96 is 821/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   28/9 = 28 × 32/9 × 32 = 896/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   25/96 = 25 × 3/96 × 3 = 75/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/288 - 75/288 = 896 - 75/288 = 821/288
5. In mixed form: 2245/288

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