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Subtract 28/32 from 10/35

10/35 - 28/32 is -33/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    10/35 = 10 × 32/35 × 32 = 320/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    28/32 = 28 × 35/32 × 35 = 980/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/1120 - 980/1120 = 320 - 980/1120 = -660/1120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/56

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