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Subtract 2/50 from 28/96

28/96 - 2/50 is 151/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   28/96 = 28 × 25/96 × 25 = 700/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   2/50 = 2 × 48/50 × 48 = 96/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/2400 - 96/2400 = 700 - 96/2400 = 604/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/600

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