Answers

Subtract 81/49 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 1 32/49

28/9 - 81/49 is 643/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   28/9 = 28 × 49/9 × 49 = 1372/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   81/49 = 81 × 9/49 × 9 = 729/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/441 - 729/441 = 1372 - 729/441 = 643/441
5. In mixed form: 1202/441

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