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Subtract 15/96 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 15/96

49/24 - 15/96 is 181/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   49/24 = 49 × 4/24 × 4 = 196/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/96 - 15/96 = 196 - 15/96 = 181/96
5. In mixed form: 185/96

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