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Subtract 16/21 from 24/15

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 16/21

24/15 - 16/21 is 88/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   24/15 = 24 × 7/15 × 7 = 168/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   16/21 = 16 × 5/21 × 5 = 80/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/105 - 80/105 = 168 - 80/105 = 88/105

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