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Subtract 9/28 from 40/4

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 9/28

40/4 - 9/28 is 271/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   40/4 = 40 × 7/4 × 7 = 280/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   9/28 = 9 × 1/28 × 1 = 9/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/28 - 9/28 = 280 - 9/28 = 271/28
5. In mixed form: 919/28

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