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Subtract 63/75 from 48/2

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 63/75

48/2 - 63/75 is 579/25.

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,
   48/2 = 48 × 75/2 × 75 = 3600/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   63/75 = 63 × 2/75 × 2 = 126/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3600/150 - 126/150 = 3600 - 126/150 = 3474/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 579/25
6. In mixed form: 234/25

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