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Subtract 2/9 from 9/4

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 2/9

9/4 - 2/9 is 73/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    9/4 = 9 × 9/4 × 9 = 81/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/36 - 8/36 = 81 - 8/36 = 73/36
  5. In mixed form: 21/36

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