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Subtract 8/24 from 21/15

1^st number: 1 6/15, 2^nd number: 8/24

21/15 - 8/24 is 16/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   21/15 = 21 × 8/15 × 8 = 168/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/120 - 40/120 = 168 - 40/120 = 128/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
6. In mixed form: 11/15

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