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Subtract 28/75 from 5/10

5/10 - 28/75 is 19/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/150 - 56/150 = 75 - 56/150 = 19/150

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