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Subtract 40/4 from 28/75

1^st number: 28/75, 2^nd number: 10 0/4

28/75 - 40/4 is -722/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   28/75 = 28 × 4/75 × 4 = 112/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   40/4 = 40 × 75/4 × 75 = 3000/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/300 - 3000/300 = 112 - 3000/300 = -2888/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -722/75

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