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Subtract 1/24 from 15/6

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1/24

15/6 - 1/24 is 59/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    15/6 = 15 × 4/6 × 4 = 60/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/24 - 1/24 = 60 - 1/24 = 59/24
  5. In mixed form: 211/24

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