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Subtract 7/24 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 7/24

15/6 - 7/24 is 53/24.

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,
   7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/24 - 7/24 = 60 - 7/24 = 53/24
5. In mixed form: 25/24

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