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Subtract 24/15 from 5/18

1^st number: 5/18, 2^nd number: 1 9/15

5/18 - 24/15 is -119/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   24/15 = 24 × 6/15 × 6 = 144/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/90 - 144/90 = 25 - 144/90 = -119/90

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