Answers

Subtract 60/6 from 84/20

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 10 0/6

84/20 - 60/6 is -29/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 6 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 6 × 10 = 60,
   60/6 = 60 × 10/6 × 10 = 600/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/60 - 600/60 = 252 - 600/60 = -348/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/5

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