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Subtract 6/9 from 9/8

1^st number: 1 1/8, 2^nd number: 6/9

9/8 - 6/9 is 11/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   9/8 = 9 × 9/8 × 9 = 81/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/72 - 48/72 = 81 - 48/72 = 33/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/24

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