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Subtract 1/75 from 15/2

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1/75

15/2 - 1/75 is 1123/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    15/2 = 15 × 75/2 × 75 = 1125/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1125/150 - 2/150 = 1125 - 2/150 = 1123/150
  5. In mixed form: 773/150

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