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What is 2/3 minus 1/3?

Answer
2/3 − 1/3 = 13
Fraction
13
Decimal
0.3 ≈ 0.333333
Percent
33.3333%

Step by step

  1. The bottoms (denominators) already match
    Both have 3 on the bottom, so subtract the tops.
  2. Subtract the numerators (tops)
    2/3 − 1/3 = 1/3

Check: 1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3 ✓

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2/3
1/3
= 1/3

Each bar is one whole, split into equal parts.

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    What is 2/3 minus 1/3?

    2/3 minus 1/3 is 1/3. As a decimal it's 0.333333.

    How do you work out 2/3 − 1/3?

    Rewrite both fractions with a common denominator, subtract the numerators, then simplify. The steps above show each line.