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Subtract 8/6 from 5/4

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

5/4 - 8/6 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   5/4 = 5 × 3/4 × 3 = 15/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   8/6 = 8 × 2/6 × 2 = 16/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/12 - 16/12 = 15 - 16/12 = -1/12

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