1/3 minus 1/3
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to perform a subtraction operation involving two fractions, specifically to find the result of 1/3 minus 1/3.
Answer
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Steps to Solve
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Identify the fractions We have two fractions: $\frac{1}{3}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$.
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Set up the subtraction We write the expression as: $$ \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{3} $$
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Subtract the fractions Since the fractions have the same denominator, we can subtract the numerators directly: $$ \frac{1 - 1}{3} $$
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Simplify the result Now, we simplify the numerator: $$ \frac{0}{3} $$
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Determine the final result The value of $\frac{0}{3}$ is 0.
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More Information
Subtracting two equal fractions will always result in zero. This is a fundamental property of numbers indicating that when something is removed completely, nothing remains.
Tips
- Confusing the operation: Sometimes people might confuse subtraction with addition; remember that subtracting the same quantity from itself always results in zero.
