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Subtract 10/7 from 4/3

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

4/3 - 10/7 is -2/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   4/3 = 4 × 7/3 × 7 = 28/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   10/7 = 10 × 3/7 × 3 = 30/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/21 - 30/21 = 28 - 30/21 = -2/21

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