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Subtract 8/18 from 28/24

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 8/18

28/24 - 8/18 is 13/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   28/24 = 28 × 3/24 × 3 = 84/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   8/18 = 8 × 4/18 × 4 = 32/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/72 - 32/72 = 84 - 32/72 = 52/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/18

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