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Subtract 15/24 from 4/15

4/15 - 15/24 is -43/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/120 - 75/120 = 32 - 75/120 = -43/120

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