To subtract mixed numbers, we need to convert them to improper fractions first.
9 5/21 can be converted to an improper fraction as:
9 * 21 + 5 = 189 + 5 = 194 So, 9 5/21 can be rewritten as 194/21.
10 2/3 can be converted to an improper fraction as:
10 * 3 + 2 = 30 + 2 = 32 So, 10 2/3 can be rewritten as 32/3.
3 5/28 can be converted to an improper fraction as:
3 * 28 + 5 = 84 + 5 = 89 So, 3 5/28 can be rewritten as 89/28.
Now, the subtraction equation becomes:
194/21 - 32/3 - 89/28
Before we proceed, we need to find a common denominator for all fractions. The least common multiple (LCM) of 21, 3, and 28 is 84.
Converting the fractions to have a denominator of 84:
194/21 = (194 * 4) / (21 * 4) = 776/84 32/3 = (32 * 28) / (3 * 28) = 896/84 89/28 remains as it is.
Now, we can subtract the fractions:
776/84 - 896/84 - 89/28
Combining the numerators:
(776 - 896 - 89) / 84
Calculating the numerator:
776 - 896 - 89 = -209
The final result is:
-209/84
