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Subtract 7/4 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 3/4

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
   6/3 = 6 × 4/3 × 4 = 24/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   7/4 = 7 × 3/4 × 3 = 21/12
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   24/12 - 21/12 = 24 - 21/12 = 3/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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