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Subtract 9/28 from 42/4

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

42/4 - 9/28 is 285/28.

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,
   42/4 = 42 × 7/4 × 7 = 294/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   9/28 = 9 × 1/28 × 1 = 9/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/28 - 9/28 = 294 - 9/28 = 285/28
5. In mixed form: 105/28

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