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Subtract 32/75 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 32/75

5/2 - 32/75 is 311/150.

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,
    5/2 = 5 × 75/2 × 75 = 375/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    32/75 = 32 × 2/75 × 2 = 64/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    375/150 - 64/150 = 375 - 64/150 = 311/150
  5. In mixed form: 211/150

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