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Subtract 24/50 from 15/30

15/30 - 24/50 is 1/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/150 - 72/150 = 75 - 72/150 = 3/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/50

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