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Subtract 21/96 from 28/12

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 21/96

28/12 - 21/96 is 203/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   28/12 = 28 × 8/12 × 8 = 224/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/96 - 21/96 = 224 - 21/96 = 203/96
5. In mixed form: 211/96

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