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Subtract 54/28 from 7/10

1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 1 26/28

7/10 - 54/28 is -43/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    7/10 = 7 × 14/10 × 14 = 98/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/140 - 270/140 = 98 - 270/140 = -172/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35

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