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Subtract 42/7 from 9/54

1^st number: 9/54, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

9/54 - 42/7 is -35/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 7 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   9/54 = 9 × 7/54 × 7 = 63/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
   42/7 = 42 × 54/7 × 54 = 2268/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/378 - 2268/378 = 63 - 2268/378 = -2205/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/6

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