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Subtract 12/14 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 12/14

49/30 - 12/14 is 163/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   12/14 = 12 × 15/14 × 15 = 180/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/210 - 180/210 = 343 - 180/210 = 163/210

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