Question

If 1/2-1/3 = x , then x =

Answer 1

Answer:
`(1)/(6)`

Explanation:

Since
`(1)/(2)-(1)/(3) = x`,
`x=(1)/(2)-(1)/(3)`

Then we are to solve.

The lowest common denominator of 2 and 3 is 6, so;

`x=(3)/(6)-(2)/(6)`

Since the denominators are equal, we can now solve the numerators.

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

Therefore, if
`(1)/(2)-(1)/(3) = x`, then
`x=(1)/(6)`

Answer 2

1/6

Explanation:

1/2 - 1/3 = x

To make the common denominator, you need to make both denominators 6. 1/2 turns into 3/6, 1/3 turns into 2/6, and 3/6 - 2/6 is 1/6.