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Explanation:

Step1: Convert to common denominator

Rewrite $\frac{1}{2}$ as $\frac{4}{8}$ (since $2\times4=8$, so $1\times4=4$)

Step2: Subtract the fractions

$\frac{6}{8} - \frac{4}{8} = \frac{6-4}{8}$

Step3: Simplify the result

$\frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{4}$