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Subtract 5/45 from 28/30

28/30 - 5/45 is 37/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   28/30 = 28 × 3/30 × 3 = 84/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/90 - 10/90 = 84 - 10/90 = 74/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/45

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