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Subtract 54/8 from 4/28

1^st number: 4/28, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

4/28 - 54/8 is -185/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   4/28 = 4 × 2/28 × 2 = 8/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   54/8 = 54 × 7/8 × 7 = 378/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/56 - 378/56 = 8 - 378/56 = -370/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/28

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