Answers

Subtract 2/12 from 30/14

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