Subtract by converting both mixed numbers to fractions with a common denominator.

• \(6\frac{1}{2} = \frac{13}{2}\) and \(2\frac{5}{6} = \frac{17}{6}\)
• LCM of 2 and 6 is 6.
• \(\frac{13}{2} = \frac{39}{6}\)
• \(\frac{39}{6} - \frac{17}{6} = \frac{22}{6}\)
• Simplify: \(\frac{22}{6} = \frac{11}{3} = 3\frac{2}{3}\)

Final Answer: \(3\frac{2}{3}\)