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Subtract 4/80 from 84/32

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 4/80

84/32 - 4/80 is 103/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
   4/80 = 4 × 2/80 × 2 = 8/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/160 - 8/160 = 420 - 8/160 = 412/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/40
6. In mixed form: 223/40

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