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Subtract 40/14 from 30/42

1^st number: 30/42, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

30/42 - 40/14 is -15/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   30/42 = 30 × 1/42 × 1 = 30/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   40/14 = 40 × 3/14 × 3 = 120/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/42 - 120/42 = 30 - 120/42 = -90/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7

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