Take the LCM of the denominators of the given rational numbers. LCM of 8 and 11 is 88 Express each of the given rational numbers with the above LCM as the common denominator. Now, (-3/8)= [(-3×11)/ (8×11)] = (-33/88) (7/11)= [(7×8)/ (11×8)] = (56/88) Then, = (-33/88) - (56/88) ... [∵denominator is same in both the rational numbers] = (-33 - 56)/88 = (-89/88)