Answers

Subtract 14/20 from 84/45

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 14/20

84/45 - 14/20 is 7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/180 - 126/180 = 336 - 126/180 = 210/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
6. In mixed form: 11/6

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