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Subtract 81/12 from 4/30

1^st number: 4/30, 2^nd number: 6 9/12

4/30 - 81/12 is -397/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   81/12 = 81 × 5/12 × 5 = 405/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/60 - 405/60 = 8 - 405/60 = -397/60

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