Subtract 21/45 from 35/16, Solve 2 3/16

Subtract 21/45 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 21/45

35/16 - 21/45 is 413/240.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
21/45 = 21 × 16/45 × 16 = 336/720
Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/720 - 336/720 = 1575 - 336/720 = 1239/720
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/240
In mixed form: 1173/240

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