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Subtract 30/12 from 30/16

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

30/16 - 30/12 is -5/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   30/16 = 30 × 3/16 × 3 = 90/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   30/12 = 30 × 4/12 × 4 = 120/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/48 - 120/48 = 90 - 120/48 = -30/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8

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