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Subtract 24/35 from 75/2

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 24/35

75/2 - 24/35 is 2577/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   75/2 = 75 × 35/2 × 35 = 2625/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   24/35 = 24 × 2/35 × 2 = 48/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/70 - 48/70 = 2625 - 48/70 = 2577/70
5. In mixed form: 3657/70

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