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Subtract 15/54 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 15/54

49/24 - 15/54 is 127/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   49/24 = 49 × 9/24 × 9 = 441/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/216 - 60/216 = 441 - 60/216 = 381/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/72
6. In mixed form: 155/72

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