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Subtract 15/45 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 15/45

49/24 - 15/45 is 41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/360 - 120/360 = 735 - 120/360 = 615/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/24
6. In mixed form: 117/24

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