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Subtract 15/16 from 24/9

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 15/16

24/9 - 15/16 is 83/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   24/9 = 24 × 16/9 × 16 = 384/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/144 - 135/144 = 384 - 135/144 = 249/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/48
6. In mixed form: 135/48

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