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Subtract 75/28 from 4/45

1^st number: 4/45, 2^nd number: 2 19/28

4/45 - 75/28 is -3263/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   4/45 = 4 × 28/45 × 28 = 112/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   75/28 = 75 × 45/28 × 45 = 3375/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/1260 - 3375/1260 = 112 - 3375/1260 = -3263/1260

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