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Subtract 96/9 from 8/18

1^st number: 8/18, 2^nd number: 10 6/9

8/18 - 96/9 is -92/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   96/9 = 96 × 2/9 × 2 = 192/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/18 - 192/18 = 8 - 192/18 = -184/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -92/9

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