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Subtract 24/35 from 2/75

2/75 - 24/35 is -346/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   24/35 = 24 × 15/35 × 15 = 360/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/525 - 360/525 = 14 - 360/525 = -346/525

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