Answers

Subtract 54/98 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 54/98

28/9 - 54/98 is 1129/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   28/9 = 28 × 98/9 × 98 = 2744/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   54/98 = 54 × 9/98 × 9 = 486/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/882 - 486/882 = 2744 - 486/882 = 2258/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1129/441
6. In mixed form: 2247/441

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