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Subtract 10/7 from 7/3

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

7/3 - 10/7 is 19/21.

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,
   7/3 = 7 × 7/3 × 7 = 49/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   10/7 = 10 × 3/7 × 3 = 30/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/21 - 30/21 = 49 - 30/21 = 19/21

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