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Subtract 28/75 from 75/2

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 28/75

75/2 - 28/75 is 5569/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   75/2 = 75 × 75/2 × 75 = 5625/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5625/150 - 56/150 = 5625 - 56/150 = 5569/150
5. In mixed form: 3719/150

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