Question

Find the difference. Write your answer in simplest form.

1 1/6 - 1/2

Answer 1

2/3

Explanation:

Answer 2

2/3

Explanation:

1 1/6 - 1/2

Get a common denominator of 6

1 1/6 - 1/2*3/3

1 1/6 - 3/6

Borrow 1 from the 1 in the form of 6/6

6/6 + 1/6 - 3/6

7/6 - 3/6

4/6

Reduce by dividing the top and bottom by 2

2/3