Question

what number should be subtracted from-2/ 3 to get 1/6


and answer is -5/6​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number which is to be subtracted be x

According to the question,

-2/3 - x = -1/6

x = -2/3 + 1/6 (By transposing terms)

x = (-4 + 1) / 6 (By taking LCM of the denominators)

x = -3/6 or -1/2

Thus, -1/2 should be subtracted from -2/3 to get -1/6