Question

Jillian had

5
6
of a whole and took
3
6
away from it. How much does she have left?

Answer 1

`(2)/(6)` =
`(1)/(3)`

Since the denominators of both fractions are common , that is 6

To subtract, subtract the numerators leaving the denominator

`(5)/(6)` -
`(3)/(6)` =
`(5-3)/(6)` =
`(2)/(6)`

This fraction may be simplified by dividing the numerator/ denominator by 2

`(2)/(6)` =
`(1)/(3)` ← in simplest form

Answer 2

2/6 is remaining from Jillian's whole.