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Subtract 6/9 from 15/12

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 6/9

15/12 - 6/9 is 7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/36 - 24/36 = 45 - 24/36 = 21/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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