explain 1/3-11/18 — step-by-step solution

Let's calculate:

\frac{1}{3} - \frac{11}{18}

ⓘTo add fractions, put them over the same denominator, then add the numerators

\frac{1 \times 6 - 11}{18}

ℹ

1 \times 6

6

\frac{6 - 11}{18}

ⓘThe numerator and the denominator are computed before the division:

6 - 11

-5

▶Result:

- \frac{5}{18}

The numeric value of:

- \frac{5}{18}

equals:

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\approx -0.2778