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Subtract 50/75 from 2/4

2/4 - 50/75 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/300 - 200/300 = 150 - 200/300 = -50/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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