Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 28/6

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

28/6 - 35/27 is 91/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   28/6 = 28 × 9/6 × 9 = 252/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   252/54 - 70/54 = 252 - 70/54 = 182/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/27
6. In mixed form: 310/27

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