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Subtract 27/96 from 6/28

6/28 - 27/96 is -15/224.

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,
   6/28 = 6 × 24/28 × 24 = 144/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/672 - 189/672 = 144 - 189/672 = -45/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/224

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