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Subtract 2/75 from 24/80

24/80 - 2/75 is 41/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   24/80 = 24 × 15/80 × 15 = 360/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/1200 - 32/1200 = 360 - 32/1200 = 328/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/150

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