What is 5/6 − 1/2?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 5/6 − 1/2.

Answer:

5/6 − 1/2 = ¹/₃

The answer is 1/3 (equals 0.3333 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 2 is 6.

LCM(6, 2) = 6

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 6:

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

3. Subtract the numerators

Now subtract: 5 − 3 = 2

5/6 − 3/6 = 2/6

4. Simplify

Divide both by their GCD (2):

2/6 = 1/3