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Subtract 40/14 from 6/30

1^st number: 6/30, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

6/30 - 40/14 is -93/35.

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,
   6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   40/14 = 40 × 15/14 × 15 = 600/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/210 - 600/210 = 42 - 600/210 = -558/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/35

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