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Subtract 30/96 from 30/28

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 30/96

30/28 - 30/96 is 85/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   30/28 = 30 × 24/28 × 24 = 720/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/672 - 210/672 = 720 - 210/672 = 510/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/112

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