Answers

Subtract 35/28 from 10/96

1^st number: 10/96, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

10/96 - 35/28 is -55/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   35/28 = 35 × 24/28 × 24 = 840/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/672 - 840/672 = 70 - 840/672 = -770/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/48

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