SOLUTION: one sixth of a number minus one seventh of the same number is 1. what is the number?

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Question 944670: one sixth of a number minus one seventh of the same number is 1. what is the number?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F6%29N-%281%2F7%29N=1
Mutliply both sides by 6%2A7=42
7N-6N=42
N=42