To subtract a negative number, you can think of it as adding the positive version of that number. So:
\[ 24 - (-15) = 24 + 15 \]
Now, perform the addition:
\[ 24 + 15 = 39 \]
Thus, the answer is:
\[ \boxed{39} \]
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To subtract a negative number, you can think of it as adding the positive version of that number. So:
\[ 24 - (-15) = 24 + 15 \]
Now, perform the addition:
\[ 24 + 15 = 39 \]
Thus, the answer is:
\[ \boxed{39} \]