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Subtract 24/14 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/14

15/6 - 24/14 is 11/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   15/6 = 15 × 7/6 × 7 = 105/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   24/14 = 24 × 3/14 × 3 = 72/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/42 - 72/42 = 105 - 72/42 = 33/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/14

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