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Subtract 24/5 from 15/45

1^st number: 15/45, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

15/45 - 24/5 is -67/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   15/45 = 15 × 1/45 × 1 = 15/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/45 - 216/45 = 15 - 216/45 = -201/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/15

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