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Subtract 2/54 from 28/96

28/96 - 2/54 is 55/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   28/96 = 28 × 9/96 × 9 = 252/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/864 - 32/864 = 252 - 32/864 = 220/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/216

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