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Subtract 15/24 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 15/24

8/5 - 15/24 is 39/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
   8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/120 - 75/120 = 192 - 75/120 = 117/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/40

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