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Subtract 16/45 from 21/24

21/24 - 16/45 is 187/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   21/24 = 21 × 15/24 × 15 = 315/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/360 - 128/360 = 315 - 128/360 = 187/360

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