What is 2/3 minus 1?

Step by step

1. Write each number as a fraction
   1 = 1/1
2. Find a common denominator
   The lowest common denominator of 3 and 1 is 3.
   2/3 = (2 × 1)/(3 × 1) = 2/3
   1/1 = (1 × 3)/(1 × 3) = 3/3
3. Subtract the numerators (tops)
   2/3 − 3/3 = -1/3

Check: -1/3 + 1 = 2/3 ✓

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