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Subtract 10/24 from 8/5

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 10/24

8/5 - 10/24 is 71/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/120 - 50/120 = 192 - 50/120 = 142/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/60
  6. In mixed form: 111/60

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