Answers

Subtract 8/3 from 7/6

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

7/6 - 8/3 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   7/6 = 7 × 1/6 × 1 = 7/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
   8/3 = 8 × 2/3 × 2 = 16/6
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/6 - 16/6 = 7 - 16/6 = -9/6
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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