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Subtract 2/75 from 36/16

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 2/75

36/16 - 2/75 is 667/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   36/16 = 36 × 75/16 × 75 = 2700/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/1200 - 32/1200 = 2700 - 32/1200 = 2668/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 667/300
6. In mixed form: 267/300

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