Answers

Subtract 24/4 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 6 0/4

75/6 - 24/4 is 13/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   75/6 = 75 × 2/6 × 2 = 150/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   24/4 = 24 × 3/4 × 3 = 72/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/12 - 72/12 = 150 - 72/12 = 78/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
6. In mixed form: 61/2

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