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Subtract 16/45 from 35/21

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 16/45

35/21 - 16/45 is 59/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
    35/21 = 35 × 15/21 × 15 = 525/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/315 - 112/315 = 525 - 112/315 = 413/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/45
  6. In mixed form: 114/45

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