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Subtract 42/9 from 1/54

1^st number: 1/54, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

1/54 - 42/9 is -251/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   42/9 = 42 × 6/9 × 6 = 252/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/54 - 252/54 = 1 - 252/54 = -251/54

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