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Subtract 4/28 from 28/10

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 4/28

28/10 - 4/28 is 93/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    28/10 = 28 × 14/10 × 14 = 392/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/140 - 20/140 = 392 - 20/140 = 372/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/35
  6. In mixed form: 223/35

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