Answers

Subtract 15/10 from 9/6

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 5/10

9/6 - 15/10 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/30 - 45/30 = 45 - 45/30 = 0/30
5. The answer is 0

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