Answers

Subtract 42/16 from 45/35

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

45/35 - 42/16 is -75/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/560 - 1470/560 = 720 - 1470/560 = -750/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/56

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