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Subtract 27/35 from 28/3

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 27/35

28/3 - 27/35 is 899/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
   28/3 = 28 × 35/3 × 35 = 980/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   27/35 = 27 × 3/35 × 3 = 81/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/105 - 81/105 = 980 - 81/105 = 899/105
5. In mixed form: 859/105

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