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Subtract 7/75 from 4/2

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 7/75

4/2 - 7/75 is 143/75.

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,
    4/2 = 4 × 75/2 × 75 = 300/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/150 - 14/150 = 300 - 14/150 = 286/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/75
  6. In mixed form: 168/75

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