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Subtract 6/7 from 14/30

14/30 - 6/7 is -41/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
   6/7 = 6 × 30/7 × 30 = 180/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/210 - 180/210 = 98 - 180/210 = -82/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/105

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