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Subtract 49/24 from 2/15

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 2 1/24

2/15 - 49/24 is -229/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/120 - 245/120 = 16 - 245/120 = -229/120

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