Answers

Subtract 60/12 from 7/30

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

7/30 - 60/12 is -143/30.

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,
   7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/60 - 300/60 = 14 - 300/60 = -286/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/30

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