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Subtract 8/9 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 8/9

10/6 - 8/9 is 7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   10/6 = 10 × 3/6 × 3 = 30/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/18 - 16/18 = 30 - 16/18 = 14/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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