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Subtract 6/7 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 6/7

9/4 - 6/7 is 39/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   9/4 = 9 × 7/4 × 7 = 63/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   6/7 = 6 × 4/7 × 4 = 24/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/28 - 24/28 = 63 - 24/28 = 39/28
5. In mixed form: 111/28

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