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Subtract 7/45 from 15/28

15/28 - 7/45 is 479/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   15/28 = 15 × 45/28 × 45 = 675/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   7/45 = 7 × 28/45 × 28 = 196/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/1260 - 196/1260 = 675 - 196/1260 = 479/1260

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