The solution to 1/3-1/2 is -1/6

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simplify 1/3-1/2

Solution

simplify

\frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{2}

- \frac{1}{6}

Decimal Notation

- 0.16666 \dots

Solution steps

\frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{2}

Least Common Multiplier of

3, 2 : 6

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{2}{6} - \frac{3}{6}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{2 - 3}{6}

Subtract the numbers:

2 - 3 = - 1

= \frac{- 1}{6}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{1}{6}

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