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Subtract 16/20 from 7/4

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 16/20

7/4 - 16/20 is 19/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   7/4 = 7 × 5/4 × 5 = 35/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   16/20 = 16 × 1/20 × 1 = 16/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/20 - 16/20 = 35 - 16/20 = 19/20

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