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Subtract 5/28 from 10/35

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/140 - 25/140 = 40 - 25/140 = 15/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/28

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