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Subtract 45/54 from 16/9

1^st number: 1 7/9, 2^nd number: 45/54

16/9 - 45/54 is 17/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   16/9 = 16 × 6/9 × 6 = 96/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/54 - 45/54 = 96 - 45/54 = 51/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/18

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