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Subtract 2/9 from 50/75

50/75 - 2/9 is 4/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/225 - 50/225 = 150 - 50/225 = 100/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9

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