Answers

Subtract 8/9 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 8/9

6/2 - 8/9 is 19/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   6/2 = 6 × 9/2 × 9 = 54/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/18 - 16/18 = 54 - 16/18 = 38/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
6. In mixed form: 21/9

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