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Subtract 27/8 from 24/7

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

24/7 - 27/8 is 3/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   24/7 = 24 × 8/7 × 8 = 192/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   27/8 = 27 × 7/8 × 7 = 189/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/56 - 189/56 = 192 - 189/56 = 3/56

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