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Subtract 8/24 from 28/7

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 8/24

28/7 - 8/24 is 11/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   28/7 = 28 × 24/7 × 24 = 672/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/168 - 56/168 = 672 - 56/168 = 616/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/3
6. In mixed form: 32/3

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