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Subtract 14/36 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 14/36

30/6 - 14/36 is 83/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   30/6 = 30 × 6/6 × 6 = 180/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/36 - 14/36 = 180 - 14/36 = 166/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/18
6. In mixed form: 411/18

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