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Subtract 8/5 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

30/12 - 8/5 is 9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   8/5 = 8 × 12/5 × 12 = 96/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/60 - 96/60 = 150 - 96/60 = 54/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10

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