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Subtract 18/28 from 81/96

81/96 - 18/28 is 45/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   81/96 = 81 × 7/96 × 7 = 567/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   18/28 = 18 × 24/28 × 24 = 432/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/672 - 432/672 = 567 - 432/672 = 135/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/224

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