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Subtract 6/5 from 15/9

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

15/9 - 6/5 is 7/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   6/5 = 6 × 9/5 × 9 = 54/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/45 - 54/45 = 75 - 54/45 = 21/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15

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