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Subtract 27/32 from 84/20

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 27/32

84/20 - 27/32 is 537/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   84/20 = 84 × 8/20 × 8 = 672/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/160 - 135/160 = 672 - 135/160 = 537/160
5. In mixed form: 357/160

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