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Subtract 35/84 from 28/32

28/32 - 35/84 is 11/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   28/32 = 28 × 21/32 × 21 = 588/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   35/84 = 35 × 8/84 × 8 = 280/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/672 - 280/672 = 588 - 280/672 = 308/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/24

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