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Subtract 25/12 from 84/20

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

84/20 - 25/12 is 127/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   84/20 = 84 × 3/20 × 3 = 252/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/60 - 125/60 = 252 - 125/60 = 127/60
5. In mixed form: 27/60

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