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Subtract 24/72 from 15/7

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 24/72

15/7 - 24/72 is 38/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   15/7 = 15 × 72/7 × 72 = 1080/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/504 - 168/504 = 1080 - 168/504 = 912/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/21
6. In mixed form: 117/21

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