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Subtract 30/14 from 14/42

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/14

14/42 - 30/14 is -38/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   14/42 = 14 × 1/42 × 1 = 14/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   30/14 = 30 × 3/14 × 3 = 90/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/42 - 90/42 = 14 - 90/42 = -76/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/21

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