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Subtract 24/15 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 9/15

35/9 - 24/15 is 103/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   24/15 = 24 × 3/15 × 3 = 72/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/45 - 72/45 = 175 - 72/45 = 103/45
5. In mixed form: 213/45

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