Answers

Subtract 42/63 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 42/63

28/9 - 42/63 is 22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   28/9 = 28 × 7/9 × 7 = 196/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   42/63 = 42 × 1/63 × 1 = 42/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/63 - 42/63 = 196 - 42/63 = 154/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
6. In mixed form: 24/9

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