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Subtract 50/48 from 24/15

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

24/15 - 50/48 is 67/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   24/15 = 24 × 16/15 × 16 = 384/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/240 - 250/240 = 384 - 250/240 = 134/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/120

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