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  • 21-02-2017
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5/6 - 1/3 = using a fraction model

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SavanaR1 SavanaR1
  • 21-02-2017
To subtract fractions you have to have a common denominator. (6!)
To get the common denominator of 6, multiply 1/3 by 2
So then you have 5/6-2/6
After that you subtract the nominators (5 and 2)
5-2= 3
There fore, the answer is 3/6.
Reduce the fraction to 1/2 ( 3/3= 1, 6/3=2)
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