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Subtract 9/36 from 9/54

9/54 - 9/36 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   9/36 = 9 × 3/36 × 3 = 27/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/108 - 27/108 = 18 - 27/108 = -9/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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