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Subtract 5/3 from 45/28

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 1 2/3

45/28 - 5/3 is -5/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/84 - 140/84 = 135 - 140/84 = -5/84

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