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Subtract 81/96 from 56/2

1^st number: 28 0/2, 2^nd number: 81/96

56/2 - 81/96 is 869/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   56/2 = 56 × 48/2 × 48 = 2688/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/96 - 81/96 = 2688 - 81/96 = 2607/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 869/32
6. In mixed form: 275/32

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