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Subtract 45/96 from 28/10

1^st number: 2 8/10, 2^nd number: 45/96

28/10 - 45/96 is 373/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   28/10 = 28 × 48/10 × 48 = 1344/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/480 - 225/480 = 1344 - 225/480 = 1119/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/160
6. In mixed form: 253/160

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