The solution to 1/6-1/2 is -1/3

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simplify 1/6-1/2

Solution

simplify

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

- \frac{1}{3}

Decimal Notation

- 0.33333 \dots

Solution steps

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

Least Common Multiplier of

6, 2 : 6

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

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

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{1 - 3}{6}

Subtract the numbers:

1 - 3 = - 2

= \frac{- 2}{6}

Cancel

\frac{- 2}{6} : - \frac{1}{3}

= - \frac{1}{3}

\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}

2 x^{2} + 5 x = - 3

1 0^{l o g_{10} (4)} = x

8 k = 40

5 - 7