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Subtract 35/96 from 28/18

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 35/96

28/18 - 35/96 is 343/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   28/18 = 28 × 16/18 × 16 = 448/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   35/96 = 35 × 3/96 × 3 = 105/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/288 - 105/288 = 448 - 105/288 = 343/288
5. In mixed form: 155/288

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