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Subtract 5/96 from 28/56

28/56 - 5/96 is 43/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   28/56 = 28 × 12/56 × 12 = 336/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/672 - 35/672 = 336 - 35/672 = 301/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/96

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