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Subtract 9/8 from 3/2

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

3/2 - 9/8 is 3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
   3/2 = 3 × 4/2 × 4 = 12/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   9/8 = 9 × 1/8 × 1 = 9/8
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   12/8 - 9/8 = 12 - 9/8 = 3/8

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