Answers

Subtract 96/54 from 9/8

1^st number: 1 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 42/54

9/8 - 96/54 is -47/72.

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,
   96/54 = 96 × 4/54 × 4 = 384/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/216 - 384/216 = 243 - 384/216 = -141/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/72

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