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Subtract 25/24 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

10/8 - 25/24 is 5/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   10/8 = 10 × 3/8 × 3 = 30/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/24 - 25/24 = 30 - 25/24 = 5/24

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