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Subtract 8/30 from 7/12

7/12 - 8/30 is 19/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/60 - 16/60 = 35 - 16/60 = 19/60

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