Answers

Subtract 28/8 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

10/6 - 28/8 is -11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   10/6 = 10 × 4/6 × 4 = 40/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   28/8 = 28 × 3/8 × 3 = 84/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/24 - 84/24 = 40 - 84/24 = -44/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6

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