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Subtract 6/12 from 30/8

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 6/12

30/8 - 6/12 is 13/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   6/12 = 6 × 2/12 × 2 = 12/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/24 - 12/24 = 90 - 12/24 = 78/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/4
6. In mixed form: 31/4

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