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Subtract 25/24 from 10/5

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

10/5 - 25/24 is 23/24.

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,
   10/5 = 10 × 24/5 × 24 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/120 - 125/120 = 240 - 125/120 = 115/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/24

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