Answers

Subtract 54/35 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

28/9 - 54/35 is 494/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   28/9 = 28 × 35/9 × 35 = 980/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   54/35 = 54 × 9/35 × 9 = 486/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/315 - 486/315 = 980 - 486/315 = 494/315
5. In mixed form: 1179/315

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