What is 5/6 − 1/3?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 5/6 − 1/3.

Answer:

5/6 − 1/3 = ¹/₂

The answer is 1/2 (equals 0.5 as a decimal).

To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then subtract the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 3 is 6.

LCM(6, 3) = 6

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 6:

5/6 = 5/6
1/3 = 2/6

3. Subtract the numerators

Now subtract: 5 − 2 = 3

5/6 − 2/6 = 3/6

4. Simplify

Divide both by their GCD (3):

3/6 = 1/2