To subtract fractions you have to have a common denominator. (6!) To get the common denominator of 6, multiply 1/3 by 2 So then you have 5/6-2/6 After that you subtract the nominators (5 and 2) 5-2= 3 There fore, the answer is 3/6. Reduce the fraction to 1/2 ( 3/3= 1, 6/3=2)
