(-13 5/7) + 6 - 2/7 - 4

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Let's solve the expression step by step:

  1. Start with the fractional part: \(-13 \frac{5}{7}\).

  2. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: \[ -13 \frac{5}{7} = -\frac{13 \times 7 + 5}{7} = -\frac{91 + 5}{7} = -\frac{96}{7} \]

  3. Next, we incorporate the integers and fractions: \[ -\frac{96}{7} + 6 - \frac{2}{7} - 4 \]

  4. Convert \(6\) and \(4\) to fractions with a denominator of \(7\): \[ 6 = \frac{6 \times 7}{7} = \frac{42}{7} \] \[ 4 = \frac{4 \times 7}{7} = \frac{28}{7} \]

  5. Now replace the integers in the expression: \[ -\frac{96}{7} + \frac{42}{7} - \frac{2}{7} - \frac{28}{7} \]

  6. Combine all the fractions: \[ -\frac{96 + 2 + 28 - 42}{7} = -\frac{96 + 2 - 42 + 28}{7} = -\frac{96 - 12}{7} = -\frac{84}{7} \]

  7. Simplify the final result: \[ -\frac{84}{7} = -12 \]

So, the final answer is: \[ \boxed{-12} \]