Finding the difference of mixed measures

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The problem involves subtracting mixed measures of angles, specifically 19 degrees 17 minutes 33 seconds and 7 degrees 45 minutes 28 seconds. To facilitate the subtraction, a degree is borrowed from the first angle, converting it into minutes, resulting in 18 degrees 77 minutes 33 seconds. This adjustment allows for straightforward subtraction of the two angles, leading to a clear solution.

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How would I work the following problem-19(degrees) 17' 33"
- 7(degrees) 45' 28"Please help asap
 
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We are given:

$$\begin{array}{r}19^{\circ}\,17^{\prime}\,33^{\prime\prime} \\ -\,\underline{\,\,7^{\circ}\,45^{\prime}\,28^{\prime\prime}}\end{array}$$

If, in the top line, we "borrow" a degree, and add it to the minutes, we have:

$$\begin{array}{r}18^{\circ}\,77^{\prime}\,33^{\prime\prime} \\ -\,\underline{\,\,7^{\circ}\,45^{\prime}\,28^{\prime\prime}}\end{array}$$

Now we can just subtract like terms...can you proceed?
 

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