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Subtract 8/60 from 24/75

24/75 - 8/60 is 14/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/300 - 40/300 = 96 - 40/300 = 56/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/75

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