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Subtract 14/10 from 28/45

1^st number: 28/45, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

28/45 - 14/10 is -7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/90 - 126/90 = 56 - 126/90 = -70/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/9

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