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Subtract 6/9 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 6/9

9/4 - 6/9 is 19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   9/4 = 9 × 9/4 × 9 = 81/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/36 - 24/36 = 81 - 24/36 = 57/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
6. In mixed form: 17/12

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