Subtract 10/75 from 49/2, Solve 24 1/2

Subtract 10/75 from 49/2

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 10/75

49/2 - 10/75 is 731/30.

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,
49/2 = 49 × 75/2 × 75 = 3675/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
3675/150 - 20/150 = 3675 - 20/150 = 3655/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 731/30
In mixed form: 2411/30

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