Answers

Subtract 28/8 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

10/4 - 28/8 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   10/4 = 10 × 2/4 × 2 = 20/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   28/8 = 28 × 1/8 × 1 = 28/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/8 - 28/8 = 20 - 28/8 = -8/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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