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Subtract 4/8 from 28/24

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 4/8

28/24 - 4/8 is 2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   28/24 = 28 × 1/24 × 1 = 28/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/24 - 12/24 = 28 - 12/24 = 16/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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