Answers

Subtract 84/20 from 24/84

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

24/84 - 84/20 is -137/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 20 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   84/20 = 84 × 21/20 × 21 = 1764/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/420 - 1764/420 = 120 - 1764/420 = -1644/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/35

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