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Subtract 6/12 from 30/56

30/56 - 6/12 is 1/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   6/12 = 6 × 14/12 × 14 = 84/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/168 - 84/168 = 90 - 84/168 = 6/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/28

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