The boys brought a total of 10 x 15 = <<10*15=150>>150 popsicle sticks.

The girls brought a total of 12 x 12 = <<12*12=144>>144 popsicle sticks.

Therefore, the girls brought 150 - 144 = <<150-144=6>>6 fewer popsicle sticks than the boys.

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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?
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