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Subtract 15/24 from 7/72

7/72 - 15/24 is -19/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/72 - 45/72 = 7 - 45/72 = -38/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/36

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