How to solve this equation 1/4 x 2/3 - 1/6?

Question

How to solve this equation 1/4 x 2/3 - 1/6?

Answer 1

Follow PEDMAS (or PEMDAS)

[1/4 * 2/3] - 1/6 =

2/12 - 1/6 =

Simplify the fraction

1/6 - 1/6 = 0

Answer 2

First, you multiply the fractions:

1/4 x 2/3 = 2/12

(because 1 x 2 is 2 and 4 x 3 is 12)

After reduced, 2/12 = 1/6

1/6 - 1/6 = 0

Answer 3

Since this doesn't equal anything, then it is an expression, not an equation.

1/4 * 2/3 - 1/6 (multiply numerators and denominators)

2/12 - 1/6 (simplify fraction)

1/6 - 1/6

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Answer 4

Remember the order of operations.  First, multiply 1/4 and 2/3

1/4 X 2/3 = 2/12 = 1/6

Now subtract

1/6 - 1/6 =

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