Subtract 5/6-1/2 - Math App

56-12

To write -12 as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by 33.

56-12⋅33

Write each expression with a common denominator of 6, by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of 1.

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Multiply 12 and 33.

56-32⋅3

Multiply 2 by 3.

56-36

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

5-36

Subtract 3 from 5.

Cancel the common factor of 2 and 6.

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Factor 2 out of 2.

2(1)6

Cancel the common factors.

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Factor 2 out of 6.

2⋅12⋅3

Cancel the common factor.

2⋅12⋅3

Rewrite the expression.

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

Decimal Form:

0.3‾

Subtract 5/6-1/2