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Subtract 98/56 from 96/28

1^st number: 3 12/28, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

96/28 - 98/56 is 47/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   96/28 = 96 × 2/28 × 2 = 192/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   98/56 = 98 × 1/56 × 1 = 98/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/56 - 98/56 = 192 - 98/56 = 94/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/28
6. In mixed form: 119/28

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