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What is 1/2 minus 1/6

User Ben Myers
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1/2 x 3= 3/6
3/6-1/6=2/6 simplify that and get 1/3
User Vignesh I
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Hi =D We must find equivalent fractions:

1/2 can be 3/6.
If you have any questions, do this:


(1)/(2) - (1)/(6) = (x + y)/(least common multiple between 2 and 6 = 6)

How do I find x and y?
I have to do (6 / 2) x 1. (it is x = 3)
I don't have to do (6 / 6) x 1, but if u wanna do... It (it would be y = 1/6)

3/6 - 1/6 = 2/6

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