Question

Subtract. Express your answer in the simplest from. negative 3/9 - 6/9

Answer 1

-1/3

Explanation:

When adding or subtracting fractions, you don't add or subtract the denominators.

So, Start by subtracting the numerators

3/9 - 6/9 = -3/9

you can simplify this fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 3

-3 ÷ 3 = -1

9 ÷ 3 = 3

So, the answer is:

-1/3

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