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Subtract 3/75 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 3/75

50/24 - 3/75 is 613/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   50/24 = 50 × 25/24 × 25 = 1250/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   3/75 = 3 × 8/75 × 8 = 24/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1250/600 - 24/600 = 1250 - 24/600 = 1226/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 613/300
6. In mixed form: 213/300

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