Solve 1/2-1/3=1/6

$$\frac{ 1 }{ 2 } - \frac{ 1 }{ 3 } = \frac{ 1 }{ 6 }$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6. Convert \frac{1}{2} and \frac{1}{3} to fractions with denominator 6.

$$\frac{3}{6}-\frac{2}{6}=\frac{1}{6}$$

Since \frac{3}{6} and \frac{2}{6} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{3-2}{6}=\frac{1}{6}$$

Subtract 2 from 3 to get 1.

$$\frac{1}{6}=\frac{1}{6}$$

Compare \frac{1}{6} and \frac{1}{6}.

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