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Subtract 28/40 from 75/10

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 28/40

75/10 - 28/40 is 34/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   75/10 = 75 × 4/10 × 4 = 300/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   28/40 = 28 × 1/40 × 1 = 28/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/40 - 28/40 = 300 - 28/40 = 272/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/5
6. In mixed form: 64/5

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