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Subtract 24/75 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 24/75

5/3 - 24/75 is 101/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   5/3 = 5 × 25/3 × 25 = 125/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   24/75 = 24 × 1/75 × 1 = 24/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/75 - 24/75 = 125 - 24/75 = 101/75
5. In mixed form: 126/75

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