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Subtract 8/30 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 8/30

14/5 - 8/30 is 38/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   14/5 = 14 × 6/5 × 6 = 84/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/30 - 8/30 = 84 - 8/30 = 76/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
6. In mixed form: 28/15

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