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Subtract 9/54 from 9/12

9/12 - 9/54 is 7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   9/12 = 9 × 9/12 × 9 = 81/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/108 - 18/108 = 81 - 18/108 = 63/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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