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Subtract 15/6 from 20/8

1^st number: 2 4/8, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

20/8 - 15/6 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   15/6 = 15 × 4/6 × 4 = 60/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/24 - 60/24 = 60 - 60/24 = 0/24
5. The answer is 0

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