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Subtract 15/96 from 28/42

28/42 - 15/96 is 49/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   28/42 = 28 × 16/42 × 16 = 448/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/672 - 105/672 = 448 - 105/672 = 343/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/96

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