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Subtract 35/10 from 28/35

1^st number: 28/35, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

28/35 - 35/10 is -27/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   28/35 = 28 × 2/35 × 2 = 56/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   35/10 = 35 × 7/10 × 7 = 245/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/70 - 245/70 = 56 - 245/70 = -189/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/10

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