There are better suited functions to do what you want available.
In reference to your other, similar question, use get_the_category() like you did there. Or you can use get_categories() or wp_list_categories(). What to chose depends on your needs, for example in regards to formatting.
Btw, the question, what the main category is isn’t as easy answerable, if we’re talking about categories on the same level.
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