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Subtract 32/45 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 32/45

35/21 - 32/45 is 43/45.

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,
   32/45 = 32 × 7/45 × 7 = 224/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/315 - 224/315 = 525 - 224/315 = 301/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/45

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