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Subtract 28/45 from 54/3

1^st number: 18 0/3, 2^nd number: 28/45

54/3 - 28/45 is 782/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
   54/3 = 54 × 15/3 × 15 = 810/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   28/45 = 28 × 1/45 × 1 = 28/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/45 - 28/45 = 810 - 28/45 = 782/45
5. In mixed form: 1717/45

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