Ten boys brought 15 popsicle sticks each. Twelve girls brought 12 popsicle sticks each. How many fewer popsicle sticks did the girls bring than the boys?
The boys brought a total of 10 x 15 = 
<gadget id="calculator">10*15</gadget>
<output>150</output>
150 popsicle sticks.
The girls brought a total of 12 x 12 = 
<gadget id="calculator">12*12</gadget>
<output>144</output>
144 popsicle sticks.
Therefore, the girls brought 150 - 144 = 
<gadget id="calculator">150-144</gadget>
<output>6</output>
6 fewer popsicle sticks than the boys.

<result>6</result>