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Subtract 2/9 from 2/6

2/6 - 2/9 is 1/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   6/18 - 4/18 = 6 - 4/18 = 2/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/9

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