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Subtract 27/14 from 2/30

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

2/30 - 27/14 is -391/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   27/14 = 27 × 15/14 × 15 = 405/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/210 - 405/210 = 14 - 405/210 = -391/210

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