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Subtract 5/35 from 10/28

10/28 - 5/35 is 3/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/140 - 20/140 = 50 - 20/140 = 30/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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