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Subtract 81/96 from 28/2

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 81/96

28/2 - 81/96 is 421/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    28/2 = 28 × 48/2 × 48 = 1344/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/96 - 81/96 = 1344 - 81/96 = 1263/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 421/32
  6. In mixed form: 135/32

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