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Subtract 49/96 from 72/28

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 49/96

72/28 - 49/96 is 1385/672.

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,
   72/28 = 72 × 24/28 × 24 = 1728/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   49/96 = 49 × 7/96 × 7 = 343/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1728/672 - 343/672 = 1728 - 343/672 = 1385/672
5. In mixed form: 241/672

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