Answers

Subtract 6/9 from 1/3

1/3 - 6/9 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
   1/3 = 1 × 3/3 × 3 = 3/9
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
   6/9 = 6 × 1/9 × 1 = 6/9
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   3/9 - 6/9 = 3 - 6/9 = -3/9
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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