13 sixths minus 4 thirds

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To solve \( \frac{13}{6} - \frac{4}{3} \), we first need a common denominator. The denominator of the first fraction is 6, and the denominator of the second fraction is 3. The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.

Next, we convert \( \frac{4}{3} \) to have a denominator of 6:

\[ \frac{4}{3} = \frac{4 \times 2}{3 \times 2} = \frac{8}{6} \]

Now we can subtract the two fractions:

\[ \frac{13}{6} - \frac{8}{6} = \frac{13 - 8}{6} = \frac{5}{6} \]

Thus, \( \frac{13}{6} - \frac{4}{3} = \frac{5}{6} \).