Answers

Subtract 96/45 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

35/21 - 96/45 is -7/15.

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,
   96/45 = 96 × 7/45 × 7 = 672/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/315 - 672/315 = 525 - 672/315 = -147/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15

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