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Subtract 35/10 from 28/45

1^st number: 28/45, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

28/45 - 35/10 is -259/90.

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,
   35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/90 - 315/90 = 56 - 315/90 = -259/90

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