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Subtract 5/16 from 24/75

24/75 - 5/16 is 3/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   24/75 = 24 × 16/75 × 16 = 384/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   5/16 = 5 × 75/16 × 75 = 375/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/1200 - 375/1200 = 384 - 375/1200 = 9/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/400

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