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Subtract 45/15 from 45/24

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

45/24 - 45/15 is -9/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   45/15 = 45 × 8/15 × 8 = 360/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/120 - 360/120 = 225 - 360/120 = -135/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8

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