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Subtract 4/5 from 7/28

7/28 - 4/5 is -11/20.

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,
    7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    4/5 = 4 × 28/5 × 28 = 112/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/140 - 112/140 = 35 - 112/140 = -77/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/20

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