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Subtract 10/7 from 4/28

1^st number: 4/28, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

4/28 - 10/7 is -9/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   4/28 = 4 × 1/28 × 1 = 4/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   10/7 = 10 × 4/7 × 4 = 40/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/28 - 40/28 = 4 - 40/28 = -36/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/7

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