Subtract 6/28 from 98/9, Solve 10 8/9

Subtract 6/28 from 98/9

1^st number: 10 8/9, 2^nd number: 6/28

98/9 - 6/28 is 1345/126.

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,
98/9 = 98 × 28/9 × 28 = 2744/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/252 - 54/252 = 2744 - 54/252 = 2690/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1345/126
In mixed form: 1085/126

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