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Subtract 28/96 from 1/24

1/24 - 28/96 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/96 - 28/96 = 4 - 28/96 = -24/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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