Answers

Subtract 27/25 from 28/9

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

28/9 - 27/25 is 457/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   27/25 = 27 × 9/25 × 9 = 243/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/225 - 243/225 = 700 - 243/225 = 457/225
5. In mixed form: 27/225

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