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Subtract 6/10 from 9/6

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

9/6 - 6/10 is 9/10.

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,
   6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/30 - 18/30 = 45 - 18/30 = 27/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10

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