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Subtract 27/96 from 28/70

28/70 - 27/96 is 19/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   28/70 = 28 × 48/70 × 48 = 1344/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/3360 - 945/3360 = 1344 - 945/3360 = 399/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/160

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