Question

Subtract: 1/3 - 5/6? *​

Answer 1

Answer:

$-\frac{1}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

When adding or subtracting fractions, you need to make sure that the denominators are the same:

$\frac{numerator}{denominator_{x}} -\frac{numerator}{denominator_{y}}$ → $\frac{numerator}{denominator_{z}} -\frac{numerator}{denominator_{z}}$

To do this, you need to find the LCM of the denominators, and multiply top and bottom by the factor:

$\frac{1}{3} -\frac{5}{6}$

The denominators are 3 and 6. The lowest common multiple is 6, so you only need to change the first fraction by multiplying by 2. Multiply the top and bottom:

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

Insert into the expression:

$\frac{2}{6} -\frac{5}{6}$

Now subtract the numerators. The denominators will not change:

$2-5=-3\\\\\frac{2}{6}-\frac{5}{6}=-\frac{3}{6} =-\frac{1}{2}$

:Done

Answer 2

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation: