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Subtract 2/24 from 80/56

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 2/24

80/56 - 2/24 is 113/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   80/56 = 80 × 3/56 × 3 = 240/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/168 - 14/168 = 240 - 14/168 = 226/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/84
6. In mixed form: 129/84

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