Answers

Subtract 84/20 from 48/6

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

48/6 - 84/20 is 19/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   48/6 = 48 × 10/6 × 10 = 480/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   84/20 = 84 × 3/20 × 3 = 252/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/60 - 252/60 = 480 - 252/60 = 228/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/5
6. In mixed form: 34/5

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