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Subtract 90/12 from 28/30

1^st number: 28/30, 2^nd number: 7 6/12

28/30 - 90/12 is -197/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   28/30 = 28 × 2/30 × 2 = 56/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   90/12 = 90 × 5/12 × 5 = 450/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/60 - 450/60 = 56 - 450/60 = -394/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/30

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