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Subtract 10/24 from 15/7

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 10/24

15/7 - 10/24 is 145/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   15/7 = 15 × 24/7 × 24 = 360/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/168 - 70/168 = 360 - 70/168 = 290/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/84
6. In mixed form: 161/84

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