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Subtract 2/81 from 28/96

28/96 - 2/81 is 173/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
   28/96 = 28 × 27/96 × 27 = 756/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   2/81 = 2 × 32/81 × 32 = 64/2592
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/2592 - 64/2592 = 756 - 64/2592 = 692/2592
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/648

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