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Subtract 4/32 from 15/24

15/24 - 4/32 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/96 - 12/96 = 60 - 12/96 = 48/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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