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Subtract 24/14 from 15/2

1^st number: 7 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 10/14

15/2 - 24/14 is 81/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   15/2 = 15 × 7/2 × 7 = 105/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
   24/14 = 24 × 1/14 × 1 = 24/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/14 - 24/14 = 105 - 24/14 = 81/14
5. In mixed form: 511/14

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