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Subtract 8/75 from 24/20

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 8/75

24/20 - 8/75 is 82/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   24/20 = 24 × 15/20 × 15 = 360/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/300 - 32/300 = 360 - 32/300 = 328/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/75
6. In mixed form: 17/75

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