Question

A fraction subtracted from 1/2 gives 1/6. The fraction is

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the fraction be x

Therefore, 1/2-x=1/6

=>-x=1/6-1/2

=>-x=(1-3)/6

=>-x=-2/6

=>x=2/6

=>x=1/3

Answer 2

Answer:

The fraction is $\frac{1}{3} .$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the given fraction be x.Then,

According to the question,

    $\frac{1}{2} - x =\frac{1}{6}$

=>     $-x = \frac{1}{6} -\frac{1}{2}$

=>     $-x=\frac{1-3}{6}$

=>     $-x= \frac{-2}{6}$

=>       $x= \frac{1}{3}$

Hence, The required fraction is $\frac{1}{3}$.

                                                                                   

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