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Subtract 16/45 from 56/21

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 16/45

56/21 - 16/45 is 104/45.

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,
   56/21 = 56 × 15/21 × 15 = 840/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/315 - 112/315 = 840 - 112/315 = 728/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/45
6. In mixed form: 214/45

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