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To subtract fractions with different denominators, we need to first find a common denominator. In this case, the least common multiple of 6 and 9 is 18.

Converting 1 2/9 to an improper fraction, we get:

1 2/9 = 9/9 + 2/9 = 11/9

So, we have:

1 2/9 - 5/6 = 11/9 - 10/18

Now, we can subtract the fractions by finding a common denominator:

11/9 - 10/18 = (22/18) * (11/9) - (1/1) * (10/18)

= 22/18 - 10/18

= 12/18

Simplifying 12/18 by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 6, we get:

12/18 = 2/3

Therefore, 1 2/9 - 5/6 = 2/3.

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