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Simplify and Subtract 1/6 from 1/2​

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Answer:

1/2 - 1/6 = 1/3

Explanation:

1/2 is the same thing as 3/6.

1. 1/2 * 3 = 3/6

2. 3/6 - 1/6 = 2/6

3. 2/6 ÷ 2 = 1/3

Therefore, 1/6 subtracted from 1/2 simplified is 1/3, or one-thirds.

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