Answers

Subtract 56/14 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 4 0/14

30/12 - 56/14 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   56/14 = 56 × 6/14 × 6 = 336/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/84 - 336/84 = 210 - 336/84 = -126/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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