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Subtract 16/45 from 21/32

21/32 - 16/45 is 433/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   21/32 = 21 × 45/32 × 45 = 945/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   16/45 = 16 × 32/45 × 32 = 512/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/1440 - 512/1440 = 945 - 512/1440 = 433/1440

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