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Subtract 15/24 from 54/15

1^st number: 3 9/15, 2^nd number: 15/24

54/15 - 15/24 is 119/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   54/15 = 54 × 8/15 × 8 = 432/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/120 - 75/120 = 432 - 75/120 = 357/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/40
6. In mixed form: 239/40

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