Answers

Subtract 4/20 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 4/20

84/56 - 4/20 is 13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   84/56 = 84 × 5/56 × 5 = 420/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   4/20 = 4 × 14/20 × 14 = 56/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/280 - 56/280 = 420 - 56/280 = 364/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
6. In mixed form: 13/10

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