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Subtract 4/25 from 84/20

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 4/25

84/20 - 4/25 is 101/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   84/20 = 84 × 5/20 × 5 = 420/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   4/25 = 4 × 4/25 × 4 = 16/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/100 - 16/100 = 420 - 16/100 = 404/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/25
6. In mixed form: 41/25

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