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Subtract 5/8 from 28/12

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 5/8

28/12 - 5/8 is 41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   28/12 = 28 × 2/12 × 2 = 56/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/24 - 15/24 = 56 - 15/24 = 41/24
5. In mixed form: 117/24

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