Subtract 1/75 from 24/2, Solve 12 0/2

Subtract 1/75 from 24/2

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/75

24/2 - 1/75 is 899/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
24/2 = 24 × 75/2 × 75 = 1800/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/150 - 2/150 = 1800 - 2/150 = 1798/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 899/75
In mixed form: 1174/75

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