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Subtract 42/70 from 28/5

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 42/70

28/5 - 42/70 is 5/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   28/5 = 28 × 14/5 × 14 = 392/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   42/70 = 42 × 1/70 × 1 = 42/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/70 - 42/70 = 392 - 42/70 = 350/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/1

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