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Subtract 4/90 from 84/64

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 4/90

84/64 - 4/90 is 913/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
   84/64 = 84 × 45/64 × 45 = 3780/2880
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
   4/90 = 4 × 32/90 × 32 = 128/2880
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3780/2880 - 128/2880 = 3780 - 128/2880 = 3652/2880
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 913/720
6. In mixed form: 1193/720

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