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Subtract 40/7 from 75/28

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

75/28 - 40/7 is -85/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   75/28 = 75 × 1/28 × 1 = 75/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   40/7 = 40 × 4/7 × 4 = 160/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/28 - 160/28 = 75 - 160/28 = -85/28

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