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Subtract 27/7 from 8/28

1^st number: 8/28, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

8/28 - 27/7 is -25/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   8/28 = 8 × 1/28 × 1 = 8/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   27/7 = 27 × 4/7 × 4 = 108/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/28 - 108/28 = 8 - 108/28 = -100/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/7

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