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Subtract 3/7 from 6/3

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 3/7

6/3 - 3/7 is 11/7.

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,
    6/3 = 6 × 7/3 × 7 = 42/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
    3/7 = 3 × 3/7 × 3 = 9/21
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/21 - 9/21 = 42 - 9/21 = 33/21
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
  6. In mixed form: 14/7

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