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Subtract 27/8 from 28/4

1^st number: 7 0/4, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

28/4 - 27/8 is 29/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   28/4 = 28 × 2/4 × 2 = 56/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   27/8 = 27 × 1/8 × 1 = 27/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/8 - 27/8 = 56 - 27/8 = 29/8
5. In mixed form: 35/8

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