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Subtract 49/24 from 15/20

1^st number: 15/20, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

15/20 - 49/24 is -31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/120 - 245/120 = 90 - 245/120 = -155/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24

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