Subtract 45/8 from 35/21, Solve 1 14/21

Subtract 45/8 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

35/21 - 45/8 is -95/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
35/21 = 35 × 8/21 × 8 = 280/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
45/8 = 45 × 21/8 × 21 = 945/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 945/168 = 280 - 945/168 = -665/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/24

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