Answers

Subtract 6/27 from 28/7

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 6/27

28/7 - 6/27 is 34/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
   28/7 = 28 × 27/7 × 27 = 756/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/189 - 42/189 = 756 - 42/189 = 714/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
6. In mixed form: 37/9

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