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Subtract 49/4 from 14/30

1^st number: 14/30, 2^nd number: 12 1/4

14/30 - 49/4 is -707/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
   49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/60 - 735/60 = 28 - 735/60 = -707/60

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