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Subtract 8/4 from 6/9

1^st number: 6/9, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

6/9 - 8/4 is -4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/36 - 72/36 = 24 - 72/36 = -48/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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