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Subtract 20/84 from 75/28

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 20/84

75/28 - 20/84 is 205/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   75/28 = 75 × 3/28 × 3 = 225/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   20/84 = 20 × 1/84 × 1 = 20/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/84 - 20/84 = 225 - 20/84 = 205/84
5. In mixed form: 237/84

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