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Subtract 8/75 from 49/2

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/75

49/2 - 8/75 is 3659/150.

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,
   8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/150 - 16/150 = 3675 - 16/150 = 3659/150
5. In mixed form: 2459/150

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