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Subtract 8/5 from 5/28

1^st number: 5/28, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

5/28 - 8/5 is -199/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
   8/5 = 8 × 28/5 × 28 = 224/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/140 - 224/140 = 25 - 224/140 = -199/140

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