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Subtract 12/9 from 8/54

1^st number: 8/54, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

8/54 - 12/9 is -32/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   12/9 = 12 × 6/9 × 6 = 72/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/54 - 72/54 = 8 - 72/54 = -64/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/27

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