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Subtract 5/10 from 5/28

5/28 - 5/10 is -9/28.

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,
    5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    5/10 = 5 × 14/10 × 14 = 70/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/140 - 70/140 = 25 - 70/140 = -45/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28

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