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Subtract 45/35 from 45/16

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

45/16 - 45/35 is 171/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/560 - 720/560 = 1575 - 720/560 = 855/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/112
6. In mixed form: 159/112

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