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Subtract 9/54 from 45/36

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 9/54

45/36 - 9/54 is 13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   45/36 = 45 × 3/36 × 3 = 135/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/108 - 18/108 = 135 - 18/108 = 117/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
6. In mixed form: 11/12

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