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Subtract 35/16 from 28/96

1^st number: 28/96, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

28/96 - 35/16 is -91/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   35/16 = 35 × 6/16 × 6 = 210/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/96 - 210/96 = 28 - 210/96 = -182/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/48

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