Answers

Subtract 24/12 from 15/75

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/12

15/75 - 24/12 is -9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/300 - 600/300 = 60 - 600/300 = -540/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/5

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