Question

What's the difference between -1/2 and 1/6

Answer 1

Answer: -4/6 or -2/3

Explanation:

First, you find a common denominator among the fractions, which would be 6.

Convert -1/2 to have 6 as its denominator.

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

And then subtract them.

-3/6 - 1/6 = -4/6

-4/6 simplified is -2/3

When you subtract a positive number from a negative number, you are adding their absolute values.