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Subtract 12/3 from 2/30

1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 4 0/3

2/30 - 12/3 is -59/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 3 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    12/3 = 12 × 10/3 × 10 = 120/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/30 - 120/30 = 2 - 120/30 = -118/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/15

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