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Subtract 72/54 from 4/9

1^st number: 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 18/54

4/9 - 72/54 is -8/9.

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,
   4/9 = 4 × 6/9 × 6 = 24/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   72/54 = 72 × 1/54 × 1 = 72/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/54 - 72/54 = 24 - 72/54 = -48/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9

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