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Subtract 7/24 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 7/24

8/5 - 7/24 is 157/120.

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,
   7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/120 - 35/120 = 192 - 35/120 = 157/120
5. In mixed form: 137/120

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