Answers

Subtract 25/24 from 84/20

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

84/20 - 25/24 is 379/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   84/20 = 84 × 6/20 × 6 = 504/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/120 - 125/120 = 504 - 125/120 = 379/120
5. In mixed form: 319/120

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