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Subtract 1/7 from 1/4

1/4 - 1/7 is 3/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   1/4 = 1 × 7/4 × 7 = 7/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   1/7 = 1 × 4/7 × 4 = 4/28
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   7/28 - 4/28 = 7 - 4/28 = 3/28

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