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Subtract 40/10 from 28/32

1^st number: 28/32, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

28/32 - 40/10 is -25/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
   40/10 = 40 × 16/10 × 16 = 640/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/160 - 640/160 = 140 - 640/160 = -500/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/8

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