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Subtract 45/16 from 28/15

1^st number: 1 13/15, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

28/15 - 45/16 is -227/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   28/15 = 28 × 16/15 × 16 = 448/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   45/16 = 45 × 15/16 × 15 = 675/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/240 - 675/240 = 448 - 675/240 = -227/240

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