Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 20/16

1^st number: 1 4/16, 2^nd number: 35/45

20/16 - 35/45 is 17/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   20/16 = 20 × 45/16 × 45 = 900/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/720 - 560/720 = 900 - 560/720 = 340/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/36

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