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Subtract 9/8 from 18/24

1^st number: 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

18/24 - 9/8 is -3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/24 - 27/24 = 18 - 27/24 = -9/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8

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