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Subtract 8/54 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 8/54

7/6 - 8/54 is 55/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   7/6 = 7 × 9/6 × 9 = 63/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/54 - 8/54 = 63 - 8/54 = 55/54
5. In mixed form: 11/54

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