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Subtract 12/90 from 4/30

4/30 - 12/90 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/90 - 12/90 = 12 - 12/90 = 0/90
5. The answer is 0

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