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Subtract 24/9 from 30/15

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

30/15 - 24/9 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   30/15 = 30 × 3/15 × 3 = 90/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   24/9 = 24 × 5/9 × 5 = 120/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/45 - 120/45 = 90 - 120/45 = -30/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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