Question

2/3 - 1/2 = ________
a) -1/6
b) 1/6
c) 6
d) -6​

Answer 1

In context to question asked,

We have to determine the value of the expression - $\frac{2}{3}-\frac{1}{2}$

As here the denominator of both the fractions are different so for determining the value, we will first determine the LCM of both the denominator.

So, the LCM of 2 and 3 will be 6.

So, for equalizing the denominator we will multiply the numerator and denominator of first fraction by 2 and the numerator and denominator of second fraction by 3.

Thus we will get,

$\frac{2\times 2}{3\times 2}-\frac{1\times 3}{2\times 3}\\=>\frac{4}{6}-\frac{3}{6}\\=>\frac{4-3}{6}\\=>\frac{1}{6}$

Hence, option B will be correct choice.

Answer 2

Answer

b) 1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

2/3-1/2

4/6-3/6

1/6