Answers

Subtract 35/24 from 15/80

1^st number: 15/80, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

15/80 - 35/24 is -61/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   35/24 = 35 × 10/24 × 10 = 350/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/240 - 350/240 = 45 - 350/240 = -305/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/48

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