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Subtract 8/5 from 5/24

1^st number: 5/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

5/24 - 8/5 is -167/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
   8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/120 - 192/120 = 25 - 192/120 = -167/120

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