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Subtract 10/7 from 7/6

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

7/6 - 10/7 is -11/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   7/6 = 7 × 7/6 × 7 = 49/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   10/7 = 10 × 6/7 × 6 = 60/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/42 - 60/42 = 49 - 60/42 = -11/42

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