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Subtract 9/8 from 28/45

1^st number: 28/45, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

28/45 - 9/8 is -181/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   28/45 = 28 × 8/45 × 8 = 224/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   9/8 = 9 × 45/8 × 45 = 405/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/360 - 405/360 = 224 - 405/360 = -181/360

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