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Subtract 7/24 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 7/24

56/8 - 7/24 is 161/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   56/8 = 56 × 3/8 × 3 = 168/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/24 - 7/24 = 168 - 7/24 = 161/24
5. In mixed form: 617/24

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