Answers

Subtract 80/60 from 84/20

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 20/60

84/20 - 80/60 is 43/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
   80/60 = 80 × 1/60 × 1 = 80/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/60 - 80/60 = 252 - 80/60 = 172/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/15
6. In mixed form: 213/15

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