Answers

Subtract 2/8 from 9/6

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 2/8

9/6 - 2/8 is 5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   9/6 = 9 × 4/6 × 4 = 36/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   36/24 - 6/24 = 36 - 6/24 = 30/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
6. In mixed form: 11/4

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