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Subtract 96/45 from 4/28

1^st number: 4/28, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

4/28 - 96/45 is -209/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   4/28 = 4 × 45/28 × 45 = 180/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   96/45 = 96 × 28/45 × 28 = 2688/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/1260 - 2688/1260 = 180 - 2688/1260 = -2508/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/105

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