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Subtract 6/10 from 9/8

1^st number: 1 1/8, 2^nd number: 6/10

9/8 - 6/10 is 21/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   9/8 = 9 × 5/8 × 5 = 45/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   6/10 = 6 × 4/10 × 4 = 24/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/40 - 24/40 = 45 - 24/40 = 21/40

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