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Subtract 63/28 from 30/12

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

30/12 - 63/28 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
   63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/84 - 189/84 = 210 - 189/84 = 21/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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