Answers

Subtract 84/20 from 75/10

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

75/10 - 84/20 is 33/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   75/10 = 75 × 2/10 × 2 = 150/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   84/20 = 84 × 1/20 × 1 = 84/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/20 - 84/20 = 150 - 84/20 = 66/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/10
6. In mixed form: 33/10

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