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Subtract 7/54 from 9/8

1^st number: 1 1/8, 2^nd number: 7/54

9/8 - 7/54 is 215/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   9/8 = 9 × 27/8 × 27 = 243/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/216 - 28/216 = 243 - 28/216 = 215/216

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