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Subtract 8/28 from 8/10

8/10 - 8/28 is 18/35.

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,
   8/10 = 8 × 14/10 × 14 = 112/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/140 - 40/140 = 112 - 40/140 = 72/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/35

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