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Subtract 2/24 from 75/36

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 2/24

75/36 - 2/24 is 2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   75/36 = 75 × 2/36 × 2 = 150/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/72 - 6/72 = 150 - 6/72 = 144/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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