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Subtract 21/75 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 21/75

20/4 - 21/75 is 118/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   20/4 = 20 × 75/4 × 75 = 1500/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   21/75 = 21 × 4/75 × 4 = 84/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/300 - 84/300 = 1500 - 84/300 = 1416/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/25
6. In mixed form: 418/25

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