Answers

Subtract 20/84 from 6/4

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

6/4 - 20/84 is 53/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   6/4 = 6 × 21/4 × 21 = 126/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   20/84 = 20 × 1/84 × 1 = 20/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/84 - 20/84 = 126 - 20/84 = 106/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/42
6. In mixed form: 111/42

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