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Subtract 7/75 from 49/2

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 7/75

49/2 - 7/75 is 3661/150.

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,
   49/2 = 49 × 75/2 × 75 = 3675/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/150 - 14/150 = 3675 - 14/150 = 3661/150
5. In mixed form: 2461/150

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