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Subtract 14/9 from 84/20

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

84/20 - 14/9 is 119/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   84/20 = 84 × 9/20 × 9 = 756/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/180 - 280/180 = 756 - 280/180 = 476/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/45
6. In mixed form: 229/45

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