Answers

Subtract 6/8 from 9/6

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

9/6 - 6/8 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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,
   6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/24 - 18/24 = 36 - 18/24 = 18/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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