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Subtract 25/36 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/36

50/2 - 25/36 is 875/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
   50/2 = 50 × 18/2 × 18 = 900/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   25/36 = 25 × 1/36 × 1 = 25/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/36 - 25/36 = 900 - 25/36 = 875/36
5. In mixed form: 2411/36

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