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Subtract 5/96 from 28/24

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 5/96

28/24 - 5/96 is 107/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   28/24 = 28 × 4/24 × 4 = 112/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/96 - 5/96 = 112 - 5/96 = 107/96
5. In mixed form: 111/96

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