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Subtract 3/96 from 1/28

1/28 - 3/96 is 1/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   1/28 = 1 × 24/28 × 24 = 24/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/672 - 21/672 = 24 - 21/672 = 3/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/224

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