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Subtract 84/20 from 40/7

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

40/7 - 84/20 is 53/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
   40/7 = 40 × 20/7 × 20 = 800/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/140 - 588/140 = 800 - 588/140 = 212/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/35
6. In mixed form: 118/35

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