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Subtract 50/75 from 32/2

1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 50/75

32/2 - 50/75 is 46/3.

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,
    32/2 = 32 × 75/2 × 75 = 2400/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2400/150 - 100/150 = 2400 - 100/150 = 2300/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/3
  6. In mixed form: 151/3

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