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Subtract 14/10 from 28/40

1^st number: 28/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

28/40 - 14/10 is -7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 10 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   28/40 = 28 × 1/40 × 1 = 28/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   14/10 = 14 × 4/10 × 4 = 56/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/40 - 56/40 = 28 - 56/40 = -28/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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