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Subtract 18/96 from 28/20

1^st number: 1 8/20, 2^nd number: 18/96

28/20 - 18/96 is 97/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   28/20 = 28 × 24/20 × 24 = 672/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/480 - 90/480 = 672 - 90/480 = 582/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/80
6. In mixed form: 117/80

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