Question

subtract.
\\(\frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{2} = \square\\)
use the model to help you.
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$$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|}\\hline \\frac{1}{6} & \\frac{1}{6} & \\frac{1}{6} & \\frac{1}{6} & \\frac{1}{6} \\\\\\hline\\end{array}$$

• \\(\frac{1}{2}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

Rewrite $\frac{1}{2}$ with denominator 6: $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{6}$

Step2: Subtract the fractions

Subtract the equivalent fractions: $\frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{6} = \frac{5-3}{6}$

Step3: Simplify the result

Calculate the numerator: $\frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{3}$