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Subtract 2/10 from 12/28

12/28 - 2/10 is 8/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    2/10 = 2 × 14/10 × 14 = 28/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/140 - 28/140 = 60 - 28/140 = 32/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/35

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