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Subtract 30/16 from 7/12

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

7/12 - 30/16 is -31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   7/12 = 7 × 4/12 × 4 = 28/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   30/16 = 30 × 3/16 × 3 = 90/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/48 - 90/48 = 28 - 90/48 = -62/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24

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