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Subtract 54/12 from 14/30

1^st number: 14/30, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

14/30 - 54/12 is -121/30.

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,
   54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/60 - 270/60 = 28 - 270/60 = -242/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/30

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