Answers

Subtract 20/30 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 20/30

84/25 - 20/30 is 202/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/150 - 100/150 = 504 - 100/150 = 404/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/75
6. In mixed form: 252/75

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