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Subtract 84/25 from 5/20

1^st number: 5/20, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

5/20 - 84/25 is -311/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   5/20 = 5 × 5/20 × 5 = 25/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   84/25 = 84 × 4/25 × 4 = 336/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/100 - 336/100 = 25 - 336/100 = -311/100

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