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Subtract 8/12 from 5/30

5/30 - 8/12 is -1/2.

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,
   5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/60 - 40/60 = 10 - 40/60 = -30/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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