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Subtract 9/96 from 28/15

1^st number: 1 13/15, 2^nd number: 9/96

28/15 - 9/96 is 851/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   28/15 = 28 × 32/15 × 32 = 896/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/480 - 45/480 = 896 - 45/480 = 851/480
5. In mixed form: 1371/480

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