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Subtract 4/7 from 3/6

3/6 - 4/7 is -1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   3/6 = 3 × 7/6 × 7 = 21/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   4/7 = 4 × 6/7 × 6 = 24/42
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   21/42 - 24/42 = 21 - 24/42 = -3/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14

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