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Subtract 84/20 from 4/15

1^st number: 4/15, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

4/15 - 84/20 is -59/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   84/20 = 84 × 3/20 × 3 = 252/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/60 - 252/60 = 16 - 252/60 = -236/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/15

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