Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

-1/2 will be subtracted from -2/3 to get -1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number subtracted be x

-2/3 - x = -1/6

-x = -1/6 + 2/3

Taking LCM,

-x = (-1+4)/6

-x = 3/6

-x = 1/2

minus sign with x will be transferred to RHS

hence the required number is -1/2