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Subtract 9/8 from 2/6

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

2/6 - 9/8 is -19/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   8/24 - 27/24 = 8 - 27/24 = -19/24

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