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Subtract 63/6 from 30/14

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

30/14 - 63/6 is -117/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   30/14 = 30 × 3/14 × 3 = 90/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   63/6 = 63 × 7/6 × 7 = 441/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/42 - 441/42 = 90 - 441/42 = -351/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -117/14

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