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Subtract 9/40 from 28/50

28/50 - 9/40 is 67/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   28/50 = 28 × 4/50 × 4 = 112/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   9/40 = 9 × 5/40 × 5 = 45/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/200 - 45/200 = 112 - 45/200 = 67/200

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