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Subtract 25/7 from 10/28

1^st number: 10/28, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

10/28 - 25/7 is -45/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   10/28 = 10 × 1/28 × 1 = 10/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   25/7 = 25 × 4/7 × 4 = 100/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/28 - 100/28 = 10 - 100/28 = -90/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/14

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