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Subtract 2/50 from 72/24

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 2/50

72/24 - 2/50 is 74/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   72/24 = 72 × 25/24 × 25 = 1800/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   2/50 = 2 × 12/50 × 12 = 24/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/600 - 24/600 = 1800 - 24/600 = 1776/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/25
6. In mixed form: 224/25

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