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Subtract 2/12 from 30/14

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 2/12

30/14 - 2/12 is 83/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    30/14 = 30 × 6/14 × 6 = 180/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/84 - 14/84 = 180 - 14/84 = 166/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/42
  6. In mixed form: 141/42

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