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Subtract 10/7 from 25/6

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

25/6 - 10/7 is 115/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   25/6 = 25 × 7/6 × 7 = 175/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   10/7 = 10 × 6/7 × 6 = 60/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/42 - 60/42 = 175 - 60/42 = 115/42
5. In mixed form: 231/42

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