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Subtract 6/9 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 6/9

6/3 - 6/9 is 4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
   6/3 = 6 × 3/3 × 3 = 18/9
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
   6/9 = 6 × 1/9 × 1 = 6/9
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/9 - 6/9 = 18 - 6/9 = 12/9
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
6. In mixed form: 11/3

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