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Subtract 28/7 from 8/24

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

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

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