Subtract 3/75 from 72/2, Solve 36 0/2

Subtract 3/75 from 72/2

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/75

72/2 - 3/75 is 899/25.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
72/2 = 72 × 75/2 × 75 = 5400/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
5400/150 - 6/150 = 5400 - 6/150 = 5394/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 899/25
In mixed form: 3524/25

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