Solve -1/2+1/3=1/3

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

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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.

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

Since -\frac{3}{6} and \frac{2}{6} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

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

Add -3 and 2 to get -1.

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

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

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

Compare -\frac{1}{6} and \frac{2}{6}.

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