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Subtract 15/16 from 21/20

1^st number: 1 1/20, 2^nd number: 15/16

21/20 - 15/16 is 9/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   21/20 = 21 × 4/20 × 4 = 84/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/80 - 75/80 = 84 - 75/80 = 9/80

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