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Subtract 28/40 from 96/54

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 28/40

96/54 - 28/40 is 97/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 40 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   96/54 = 96 × 20/54 × 20 = 1920/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   28/40 = 28 × 27/40 × 27 = 756/1080
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/1080 - 756/1080 = 1920 - 756/1080 = 1164/1080
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/90
6. In mixed form: 17/90

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