Answers

Subtract 96/24 from 75/2

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 4 0/24

75/2 - 96/24 is 67/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   75/2 = 75 × 12/2 × 12 = 900/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   96/24 = 96 × 1/24 × 1 = 96/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/24 - 96/24 = 900 - 96/24 = 804/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/2
6. In mixed form: 331/2

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