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Subtract 45/60 from 28/15

1^st number: 1 13/15, 2^nd number: 45/60

28/15 - 45/60 is 67/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   28/15 = 28 × 4/15 × 4 = 112/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/60 - 45/60 = 112 - 45/60 = 67/60
5. In mixed form: 17/60

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