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Subtract 8/4 from 4/28

1^st number: 4/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

4/28 - 8/4 is -13/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   4/28 = 4 × 1/28 × 1 = 4/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   8/4 = 8 × 7/4 × 7 = 56/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/28 - 56/28 = 4 - 56/28 = -52/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/7

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