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Subtract 6/7 from 8/3

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

8/3 - 6/7 is 38/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   8/3 = 8 × 7/3 × 7 = 56/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   6/7 = 6 × 3/7 × 3 = 18/21
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   56/21 - 18/21 = 56 - 18/21 = 38/21
5. In mixed form: 117/21

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