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Subtract 27/12 from 14/30

1^st number: 14/30, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

14/30 - 27/12 is -107/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/60 - 135/60 = 28 - 135/60 = -107/60

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