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Subtract 49/9 from 15/24

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

15/24 - 49/9 is -347/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/72 - 392/72 = 45 - 392/72 = -347/72

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