To solve this equation, you subtract 5/7 from both sides of the EQ to isolate y and solve for it. You should now have y = 1/6 -5/7. To simplify the expression on the right hand side of the EQ, find the least common denominator of the two fractions, which is 42. You should multiply both the numerators and denominators of each fraction by the same number to change the denominator to 42. Hence 1/6(7/7) - 5/7(6/6) would equal y. You should get the same denominator of 42, so subtract 30 from 7 in the numerator. This number will be placed over 42, and you will get your answer.