Answers

Subtract 35/96 from 28/8

1^st number: 3 4/8, 2^nd number: 35/96

28/8 - 35/96 is 301/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   28/8 = 28 × 12/8 × 12 = 336/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/96 - 35/96 = 336 - 35/96 = 301/96
5. In mixed form: 313/96

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