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Subtract 45/7 from 6/10

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

6/10 - 45/7 is -204/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   6/10 = 6 × 7/10 × 7 = 42/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
   45/7 = 45 × 10/7 × 10 = 450/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/70 - 450/70 = 42 - 450/70 = -408/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -204/35

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