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Subtract 27/7 from 24/8

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

24/8 - 27/7 is -6/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   24/8 = 24 × 7/8 × 7 = 168/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   27/7 = 27 × 8/7 × 8 = 216/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/56 - 216/56 = 168 - 216/56 = -48/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/7

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