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Subtract 9/6 from 9/54

1^st number: 9/54, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

9/54 - 9/6 is -4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   9/54 = 9 × 1/54 × 1 = 9/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   9/6 = 9 × 9/6 × 9 = 81/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/54 - 81/54 = 9 - 81/54 = -72/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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