Answers

Subtract 20/30 from 24/15

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 20/30

24/15 - 20/30 is 14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   24/15 = 24 × 2/15 × 2 = 48/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   20/30 = 20 × 1/30 × 1 = 20/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/30 - 20/30 = 48 - 20/30 = 28/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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