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Subtract 28/9 from 35/6

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 3 1/9

35/6 - 28/9 is 49/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    35/6 = 35 × 3/6 × 3 = 105/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    28/9 = 28 × 2/9 × 2 = 56/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/18 - 56/18 = 105 - 56/18 = 49/18
  5. In mixed form: 213/18

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