Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.Both fractions have the same denominator, which is 7. This makes the subtraction straightforward.Calculation: No changes needed to the denominators.
Subtract numerators: Subtract the numerators.Subtract the numerators of the two fractions: 2−1=1.Calculation: 72−71=7(2−1)=71.
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