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Subtract 8/10 from 40/28

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 8/10

40/28 - 8/10 is 22/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
   8/10 = 8 × 14/10 × 14 = 112/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/140 - 112/140 = 200 - 112/140 = 88/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/35

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