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Subtract 14/75 from 84/20

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 14/75

84/20 - 14/75 is 301/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   84/20 = 84 × 15/20 × 15 = 1260/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/300 - 56/300 = 1260 - 56/300 = 1204/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/75
6. In mixed form: 41/75

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