Evaluate 1-1/7

$1 - \frac{1}{7}$

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$\frac{7}{7} - \frac{1}{7}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{7 - 1}{7}$

Subtract $1$ from $7$ .

$\frac{6}{7}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{6}{7}$

Decimal Form:

$0.\overline{857142}$