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Subtract 7/32 from 28/48

28/48 - 7/32 is 35/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   28/48 = 28 × 2/48 × 2 = 56/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/96 - 21/96 = 56 - 21/96 = 35/96

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