Question

subtract.
\\(\frac{4}{12} - \frac{1}{6} = \square\\)
use the model to help you.
\\(\

$$\begin{array}{c}\ \\frac{1}{12}\\ \\frac{1}{12}\\ \\frac{1}{12}\\ \\frac{1}{12}\\\ -\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\frac{1}{6}\\\ \\hline\ \\end{array}$$

\\)
submit

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to common denominator

$\frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{12}$

Step2: Subtract the fractions

$\frac{4}{12} - \frac{2}{12} = \frac{4-2}{12}$

Step3: Simplify the result

$\frac{2}{12} = \frac{1}{6}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{6}$