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Subtract 9/8 from 8/6

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

8/6 - 9/8 is 5/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   8/6 = 8 × 4/6 × 4 = 32/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/24 - 27/24 = 32 - 27/24 = 5/24

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