5 and 17/20 - 3 and 1/4

3 1/4 = 3 5/20

5 17/20 - 3 5/20 = ?

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To subtract mixed numbers like 5 and 17/20 minus 3 and 1/4, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
5 and 17/20 = (5 * 20 + 17)/20 = 117/20
3 and 1/4 = (3 * 4 + 1)/4 = 13/4

Step 2: Find a common denominator for the fractions. In this case, the common denominator is 20.
117/20 - 13/4

Step 3: Rewrite the fractions with the common denominator.
117/20 - (13/4 * 5/5) = 117/20 - 65/20

Step 4: Subtract the fractions.
117/20 - 65/20 = (117 - 65)/20 = 52/20

Step 5: Simplify the resulting fraction, if necessary.
52/20 can be simplified by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4.
52/20 = (52/4)/(20/4) = 13/5

Therefore, 5 and 17/20 minus 3 and 1/4 is equal to 13/5, or 2 and 3/5.