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Subtract 8/7 from 7/6

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

7/6 - 8/7 is 1/42.

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,
   8/7 = 8 × 6/7 × 6 = 48/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/42 - 48/42 = 49 - 48/42 = 1/42

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