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Subtract 9/54 from 10/6

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

10/6 - 9/54 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   10/6 = 10 × 9/6 × 9 = 90/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   9/54 = 9 × 1/54 × 1 = 9/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/54 - 9/54 = 90 - 9/54 = 81/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
6. In mixed form: 11/2

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