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Subtract 24/15 from 35/45

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 1 9/15

35/45 - 24/15 is -37/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   35/45 = 35 × 1/45 × 1 = 35/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   24/15 = 24 × 3/15 × 3 = 72/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/45 - 72/45 = 35 - 72/45 = -37/45

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