Subtract 6/28 from 49/9, Solve 5 4/9

Subtract 6/28 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 6/28

49/9 - 6/28 is 659/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
49/9 = 49 × 28/9 × 28 = 1372/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/252 - 54/252 = 1372 - 54/252 = 1318/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/126
In mixed form: 529/126

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