Question

5/6 minus what equal 1/2

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{5}{6} -x=\frac{1}{2}$

Add x to both sides.

$\frac{5}{6} -x+x=\frac{1}{2} +x$

$\frac{5}{6} =\frac{1}{2} +x$

Subtract 1/2 from both sides.

$\frac{5}{6} -\frac{1}{2} =\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2} +x$

$\frac{5}{6} -\frac{1}{2} = x$

Find a common denominator to subtract the fractions. The least common multiple of 6 and 2 is 6. Adjust 1/2 to a fraction with 6 in the denominator.

$\frac{1}{2}*\frac{3}{3} =\frac{3}{6}$

Now you can subtract:

$\frac{5}{6} -\frac{3}{6} = x=\frac{2}{6}$

Simplify.

$\frac{1}{3}$