Question

Let's find

1 1
2 6
First, write the subtraction so the fractions have denominator 6.
Then subtract.
1
2
1
1
6 6 6

Answer 1

`\sf (1)/(2) - (1)/(6) = \frac{\boxed{3}}{6} - (1)/(6) =\frac{\boxed{2}}{\boxed{6}}`

Explanation:

To subtract fractions, the fractions must have the same denominator.

To get both fractions over a denominator of 6, we multiply the first fraction by
`(3)/(3)` and the second fraction by
`(1)/(1)`.

Therefore, we have:

`\sf (1)/(2) * (3)/(3) = (3)/(6)`

`\sf (1)/(6) * (1)/(1) = (1)/(6)`

Now, we can subtract the fractions:

`\sf (3)/(6) - (1)/(6) = (2)/(6)`

The answer is:

`\sf (1)/(2) - (1)/(6) = \frac{\boxed{3}}{6} - (1)/(6) =\frac{\boxed{2}}{\boxed{6}}`