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Subtract 6/7 from 9/6

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

9/6 - 6/7 is 9/14.

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,
   9/6 = 9 × 7/6 × 7 = 63/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   6/7 = 6 × 6/7 × 6 = 36/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/42 - 36/42 = 63 - 36/42 = 27/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14

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