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Subtract 1/7 from 4/6

4/6 - 1/7 is 11/21.

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,
   4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   1/7 = 1 × 6/7 × 6 = 6/42
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   28/42 - 6/42 = 28 - 6/42 = 22/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/21

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