Answers

Subtract 7/84 from 90/20

1^st number: 4 10/20, 2^nd number: 7/84

90/20 - 7/84 is 53/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   90/20 = 90 × 21/20 × 21 = 1890/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/420 - 35/420 = 1890 - 35/420 = 1855/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/12
6. In mixed form: 45/12

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